Biodesign and Chemcial Technician for IDE TU Delft Delft • TU Delft

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Lab Technician for IDE TU Delft
Expertise: microbiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology

Job description

The Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering is running a research and educational program that integrates biology into the biofabrication of materials and products using living organisms such as algae, fungi, and bacteria. We are seeking a lab technician (Onderwijs & Onderzoek medewerker) who is enthusiastic about biodesign and capable of sharing their knowledge and technical expertise to support researchers and students. Working closely with the biodesign research team, the technician will contribute to the ongoing biodesign educational track focused on cultivating, maintaining, and developing living materials. Key responsibilities include managing the physical biodesign lab space, ensuring safety for both researchers and the environment, and overseeing the maintenance of lab equipment and biological materials. 
 
Responsibilities
In short, the technician will:

• Provide hands-on guidance to students in basic biolab techniques and proper use of biodesign lab equipment and facilities.
• Assist in the setup and execution of biodesign-related research projects.
• Ensure safe handling, preparation, and disposal of biological and chemical materials in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, manage inventories, and support procurement of supplies and materials.
• Deliver safety instructions and training; monitor adherence to lab safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Oversee the scheduling and efficient use of the biolab, coordinating access and planning as needed.

Job requirements

• You have a degree in (micro)biology or similar field, minimal HBO level with at least 2 years’ work experience in a lab, or WO at a laboratory. Work experience in one or more of the following fields and corresponding techniques is an advantage: Biology and medical laboratory research or Biotechnology WO, Biomedical Sciences,  Life Science and Technologies, Bio pharmaceutical sciences.
• You are familiar and trained in Safe Microbiology Techniques and like to train students to obtain these skills.
• You are familiar with basic chemicals and are willing to expand your knowledge in this area.
• You are curious, dedicated, open, proactive and ambitious.
• You like inter disciplinary work environment (including designers and engineers), and you are a good team player.
• You like to work in a team of international researchers and have affinity with guiding students during their (graduation) projects.
• The prospect of further developing yourself in laboratory work and doing practical research in the field of (biological) materials appeals to you very much.
• You are prepared to obtain both the required BHV and first aid (EHBO) certificate.
• Experience with handling and growing fungi, bacterial cellulose, and micro-algae is an advantage.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Industrial Design Engineering

Matching the evolution of people with the speed of the revolution of technology. This is the focus of the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering (IDE). Delft designers act as a bridge between advances in technology and the needs of people, organisations and society to create products, services and systems with purpose.

IDE is a leader in design research across the application areas of mobility, sustainability and health, as well as its development of design tools and methods. A 350-strong research team and over 2,000 students work together in our inspiring hall, labs and studios.

In close cooperation with industry, the public sector and NGOs we rehearse possible futures in research and education to design for a complex future.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering.

Conditions of employment 

• Duration of contract is 1 year. Temporary with prospect of permanent
• A job of 15,2-24 hours per week. 
• A salary based on Schaal 08 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a salary between €3218 - €4298 gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.  
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP. 
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year. 
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages. 
• Flexible working week. 
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget. 
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses. 
• Partially paid parental leave 
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program. 

Additional information

We invite interested candidates to join us for an informal walk-in session on June 3rd in the morning. Drop by to explore the workplace, meet the team, and get a sense of the role and environment. Attending this walk-in session is optional. If you’d like to join, please send a message to DELabs-IO (via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina.).

For more information about this vacancy, please contact For information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Jun Wu, e-mail: via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina.

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than June 16, 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• CV
• Motivational letter
• Relevant certificates

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• For the final candidates, a knowledge security check will be part of the application procedure. For more information on this check, please consult Chapter 8 of the National Knowledge Security Guidelines. We carry out this check on the basis of legitimate interest.
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