(Senior) Research Technician In Vivo

ProQR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden, the Netherlands and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. ProQR is focused on the development of life changing RNA therapies to meet the unmet need of individuals and families with common and rare diseases. A team of 150+ enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is up to this challenge. We have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve.  Our proprietary Axiomer® RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer® RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA), which is machinery present in all human cells to repair G-to-A mutations, modulate protein, and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases.

Our R&D department is currently looking for a (Senior) Research Technician In Vivo (Full-time).

The role: As (Senior) Research Technician In Vivo, you will perform in vivo (mouse) pharmacology studies; This role will include study planning, execution, data analysis, reporting and proposing next steps. You will be working closely together with other researchers in the in vivo team on multiple projects ranging from liver diseases to (rare) CNS indications.

Location: Leiden, NL (on-site).

We expect our (Senior) Researcher Technician In Vivo:

• To have completed a bachelor’s degree (Dutch: HLO) in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or a related field with (recent) 2+ years of hands-on experience with animal (mouse) experiments, preferably in the Netherlands.
• To Have an Art 12/13f2b, 9 or equivalent certificate required to perform animal studies in the Netherlands.
• To have experience with study design and planning, animal handling, basic administration techniques, necropsy procedures, sample collection and processing.
• To have experience with analysis, interpretation and reporting of (in vivo) data.
• To have excellent knowledge of the principles of the 3Rs.
• To be able to work on different projects (studies) at the same time.

Not required, but advantageous:

• Experience with complex administration techniques such as intracerebral injections, use of anesthesia/analgesia and surgical procedures.
• Experience with writing animal experiment permits (CCD and IvD) conform to Dutch legislation.

Skills and competencies that are required for making the difference:

• A nice person :-)
• Reliable and a team player.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects.
• Analytical and accurate.
• Good knowledge of English both in word and writing.

ProQR as an employer

As an employer, we are a true believer of the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to develop themselves, personally and professionally. We believe that happy and energized people, working well together in an environment in which they thrive, will do phenomenal and awesome things.

We are committed to ensuring that no employee, candidate or job applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status. At ProQR we want to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be valued for who they are and in which individual differences and contributions in all forms are recognized and valued.

We offer an exciting and innovative working environment in a very committed organization, with the following benefits:

• A competitive salary
• 8% holiday allowance
• 30 vacation days
• An annual performance bonus
• Stock options
• A premium-free pension plan
• A commuting allowance
• A subsidized staff restaurant
• Unlimited (un)healthy snacks and drinks
• Employee events (boot camp, Rebel Café and other social events)

Do you think you can contribute to achieving our mission? If so, we’re looking forward to receiving your application by filling out our application form.

You can contact Silvia Catellani via recruitment@proqr.com if you have any questions.