Researcher Biotechnician CBRN Protection

Thanks to your research and dedication, they can safely do their work and are protected against life-threatening chemical and biological agents. Here, medical countermeasures against toxic substances are developed, their effects in the body are studied, and you contribute to solutions with global impact. Do you want to be part of groundbreaking research with direct societal value? We are looking for a biotechnician to strengthen the team where toxicologists collaborate with organic and analytical chemists, pharmacologists, and biologists on our research projects. A major part of your work involves performing in vitro and in vivo experiments to develop medical countermeasures against toxic chemical substances. You will help clarify the mechanisms of action of these substances and drugs at various levels in the organism, using biochemical, physiological, and pharmacological techniques. Your work includes technical innovations through experiments and desk studies, primarily using in vitro and in vivo methods aimed at translation to humans. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to further develop your expertise. The department conducts innovative research into the toxicology of chemical substances that may be used in warfare and the effects of potential new drugs against these substances. With practical application as the ultimate goal, the department works for and with a wide range of clients and partners national and international governments, affiliated research institutes, and industry. Through our research, we protect soldiers, civilian responders, and citizens who may be at risk of exposure to toxic chemical substances in the course of their work, both domestically and abroad. We have state-of-the-art facilities, including a HighTOX laboratory, an organic synthesis lab, animal testing facilities, biological safety level (BSL) 2 and 3 laboratories, a (bio)aerosol test chamber, and a cutting-edge mass spectrometry lab. The department consists of about 50 people scientists, researchers, project leaders, consultants, and managers with 1 to 40 years of experience in various fields. In recent years, the team has become younger through natural turnover. It is a close-knit, enthusiastic, dynamic, and diverse team where organic chemists, microbiologists, molecular biologists, analytical chemists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, and aerosol physicists work closely together. You are inquisitive, eager to learn, proactive, creative, and meticulous, and you work in a structured way with attention to quality and safety. You enjoy hands-on work in the lab and critically assess experimental outcomes. As a toxicology researcher, you are interested in the interactions between chemical substances and biological systems at the level of cells, tissues, organs, and organisms. You can translate research questions into innovative ideas and practically executable experiments. You enjoy working in a team and like to connect and inspire colleagues. You have a good command of English and Dutch, with Dutch at least at B2 level. A completed HBO degree in a biomedical field, such as Biological & Medical Laboratory Research; Relevant experience with toxicological and/or pharmacological research is a plus (internship experience also counts); Experience in reporting research results. The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs. 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis. Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues . Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check. As you will be working for clients in the domain of defence and security, a Certificate of No Objection issued by AIVD (the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory.