Publication date 1 October 2025 Location Mechelen Country Belgium Workplace type Hybrid Travel percentage 0% Department R&D – Design Function type Full-time Contract type Employee Experience required Profound research experience in molecular biology (focus on nucleic acids extraction, (RT-(q)PCR design and optimisation); Scientifically sound way of working (hypothesis-driven testing and experimental set-up); Strong problem-solving skills; Good scientific communication skills (presenting and writing, including abstracts, publications, grants, work instructions); Knowledge of IVD development, including regulatory context (IVDR and FDA); Knowledge of Oncological Pathology: Applied knowledge of statistics (principles & tools); Knowledge of relevant scientific databases, Bio-IT and statistical tools; Awareness of intellectual property and its implications; Applied knowledge of IVDR and/or FDA compliance; Applied knowledge of GLP. Education PhD in science- or technology-related study domain, with 1-3 years in industry, with profound expertise in molecular biology, preferably applied to the field of oncology (infectious disease also relevant and NGS considered as a plus) or Master in science- or technology-related study domain with 4+ years in biotech industry, with molecular biology applications preferably in the field of oncology (infectious disease also relevant, NGS considered as a plus) Or equivalent though relevant experience