Location: Delft, Netherlands
Position: Biolab Technician – Bio-Optomechatronics Facility
Faculty: Mechanical Engineering, TU Delft
Application Deadline: 19 June 2025
Start Date: 1 July 2025
Are You Ready to Be the Backbone of Biomedical Research?
Are you passionate about biosafety, cell biology, and state-of-the-art research? Do you thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, where biology, engineering, and technology intersect? TU Delft is seeking a dedicated Biolab Technician to support its cutting-edge Bio-Optomechatronics Facility.
This is more than a lab technician job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare innovations and scientific breakthroughs that touch lives across the globe.
🔬 About the Bio-Optomechatronics Lab
The Bio-Optomechatronics Facility at TU Delft’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is launching a revolutionary initiative. By integrating biomedical research with optical imaging and mechatronics, we’re creating a synergy of science and precision engineering — and we want YOU to be part of it.
Your contributions will be vital in:
- Guaranteeing biosafety compliance
- Managing ML1 lab activities
- Supporting research and education across departments
- Maintaining advanced microscopy setups and biological equipment
🧪 Your Key Responsibilities
As a Biolab Technician, you will:
- Be the first point of contact for lab safety and support
- Coordinate ML1 lab operations
- Train students in cell biology protocols
- Maintain and order lab supplies and equipment
- Provide biosafety training and uphold all safety standards
- Manage lab schedules and space utilization
✅ Qualifications – What We’re Looking For
We are searching for a candidate with:
- A relevant HBO/WO degree in Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or similar
- Minimum 2 years experience in an ML1+ biosafety-level lab
- Familiarity with cell biological techniques, microscopy, and bio-research tools
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Fluency in English; BHV/EHBO certification is a plus (or willingness to obtain)
🌍 Why Choose TU Delft?
At TU Delft, you don’t just work in a lab—you join a mission. Ranked among the top technical universities worldwide, TU Delft is a hub of innovation, research excellence, and global impact.
Working at TU Delft means:
- A job of 38–40 hours per week
- An initial 18-month contract, with possibilities for extension
- Competitive salary scale (9–10) depending on experience
- An excellent pension scheme (ABP)
- 232 annual leave hours (at 38 hours/week)
- Access to training programs, healthcare discounts, and a vitality program
🤝 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Where Science Meets Society
The Faculty of ME at TU Delft is where knowledge transforms into solutions — from biomedical applications to nanotechnology. As a Biolab Technician, you’ll collaborate with teams from:
- Precision and Microsystems Engineering (PME)
- Biomechanical Engineering (BMechE)
- Control and Systems (DCSC)
- Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
📬 How to Apply
Application Deadline: 19 June 2025
Apply via: TU Delft Application Portal (no emails or postal applications)
Required Documents:
- CV
- Motivational Letter
- Diplomas and Certifications
📩 For inquiries, contact:
Dr. Angelo Accardo – A.Accardo@tudelft.nl
Dr. Roderick Tas – R.P.Tas@tudelft.nl
🌐 Final Thought – Be the Change with TU Delft
Are you ready to bring your technical skills, scientific curiosity, and collaborative spirit to one of Europe’s leading universities? This is your chance to be a vital contributor to transformative biomedical research.
Apply now — and be where science meets life.
