r&d scientist.

• MSc. degree or equivalent in virology, immunology, cell biology or related disciplines.
• Experience with virus neutralization assays, molecular biology techniques (RNA extraction, RTqPCR) and/or ligand binding assays
• Willingness to work in biosafety level (BSL) 2-3 environment.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent record-keeping skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in constructive and productive ways with other team members.
• FELASA B or C certification to work with laboratory animals, or equivalent would be a plus

• Evaluation of antiviral activity of newly discovered molecules in virus neutralization assays
• Respiratory virus and mammalian cell culture
• Bioanalysis of in vitro and in vivo samples (viral titer and drug concentration analysis)
• Assist in running viral challenge studies to assess the efficacy of lead molecules. This includes dosing, scoring, weighing, and sampling of animals.

After a period of initial training, it is expected that the candidate will become an independent labbased scientist.

Interested in this vacancy? Do not hesitate to apply by sending in your cover letter and CV to sam.goetschalckx@professionals.randstad.be or call +32 2 472 73 61

As an answer to your high performance & flexibility, Randstad Professionals offers you an interesting salary package, with some interesting extras like:

• Meal vouchers of €7
• Net representation cost of €80
• Hospitalization insurance
• Car + unlimited fuel card OR home-work compensation
• 32 holidays
• End-of-year bonus
• Pension plan
• ECO vouchers
• Opportunities to follow trainings

And on top of this you'll improve your skills and become an even bigger expert!