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As (Sr) Research Associate fungal strain maintenance, you are involved in all daily operations related to fungal strain activities that are currently ongoing in our different projects. Responsibilities will include fungal strain acquisition, banking, maintenance, cultivation and propagation.
We are looking for a hands-on individual with a high sense of accuracy that likes to support the different projects by ensuring and delivering high-quality fungal cultures. You will enjoy a scale-up environment where flexibility is part of the company culture and where your effort makes a big difference. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you are flexible and takes up additional tasks and responsibilities if needed. Open communication is key.
- Acquisition of fungal strains from the available repositories.
- Fungal strain cultivation, maintenance and banking.
- Main responsible for the in-house cryobanking.
- Performing the required QC checks (strain purity, pathogenicity,…).
- Fungal strain propagation to support ongoing experiments.
- Assist in biological assays when needed.
- Plan and execute daily tasks accurately, interpret and report observations and propose follow-up steps.
- Maintain lab notebook and record findings in experimental reports in a detailed and timely way.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of laboratory NOP’s and SOP’s related to fungal strain activities.
- Participate in functional and/or project teams, prioritize tasks based on the team deliverables and complete assignments accordingly.
- Present results and findings to colleagues and team members in team meetings
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