Meatable is a fast-growing biotechnology company and we are looking for the next colleague with a collaborative, adaptive, and creative mindset.
About the Role
As Technician Tissue Engineering, you will work in the Tissue Engineering Team in the Research and Development Department to advance and scale up our tissue generation. We are a dynamic team with expertise in cell biology, tissue engineering and material science.
Together with the team, you will optimize scalable techniques to generate multi-cellular 3D tissues. You will perform independent experiments as well as carry-out cross functional collaborative projects that transitions from research into product development. You will closely work with our scientific experts in the fields of bioprocessing, molecular cell biology, engineering and food science to bring innovation to your progress.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Culture of cells in various 3D multi-cellular models
- Perform a series of experiments to test current methods to generate thick tissue
- Image acquisition using various microscopes (eg fluorescence, confocal) with experience using software designed for image analysis
Education, Skills and Experience:
- 2 -3 years of relevant working experience in tissue engineering field such as microfluidics (such as organ-on-a-chip), fluid dynamics, muti-cellular 3D culture
- Foundation knowledge in fluid dynamics, 3D cell biology
- Experienced in perfusion or dynamic cell culture
- Experienced in multicellular 3D cell culture
- Experience in imaging acquisition, processing and analysis
- Experience with porcine or bovine cells is an advantage
- Experience with muscle and/or fat cell culture is an advantage
- Understanding of stem cell biology
Who you are:
- Team player, enjoys working with others
- Being able to work in a fast pace environment
- Autonomous and assertive, not afraid to reach out to people and to make decisions
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Participation in our employee stock option plan and pension plan
- A dynamic work environment in a new exciting field using cutting edge technologies, working with the leaders in the field
- A caring culture with strong emphasis on team performance and personal development
- A Gym Membership