Technician Analytical Development
Work for an Organization that brings innovative therapies to patients worldwide
VectorY combines the therapeutic potential of antibodies combined with AAV based delivery to develop long-lasting therapeutic solutions for neurodegenerative diseases of high unmet medical need.
Founded in August 2020, and based in the Amsterdam Science Park, VectorY is a fully integrated precision medicines company focused on the development of innovative vectorized antibody therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s disease.
The company has established a strong foundation for future growth having raised 160M euros in 2 financing rounds including a 129M euro series A round in November 2023 supported by a strong investor syndicate.
Short description of the position
The Assay Development department is responsible for the development and execution of assays for AAV characterization. The group utilizes molecular and cell biology toolboxes to analyze AAV vectors and sets up assays for virus characterization. Also, the Assay Development department supports other departments by testing of samples generated by other teams within VectorY. These assays are often intrinsically complex including molecular, analytical and cell-based assays, each having their focus and technical specialty. The Assay Development department is also responsible for Assay Qualification and Validation as well as Assay Transfer to external partners, as well as for outsourcing samples testing at CROs.
Main responsibilities of the role
In the role of Lab Technician, you are primarily involved in experimental design, execution of practical lab work, data analysis and reporting.
Lab work consists of planning, execution, and/or reviewing of molecular, analytical and/or cell based assays, including high standards in documentation, lab management and laboratory techniques.
Together with the Scientist Assay Development, the Technician plans and executes experimental work to develop assays.
Performs assay execution according to SOP for assay requests from other VectorY departments.
Recognizes day-to-day problems and finds solutions based on standard (and novel) procedures.
Communicates the daily work and results obtained to the Scientist Assay Development
Skills and Qualifications:
Preferably 2 years hands-on experience in DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR, dPCR, ELISA, protein assays, and cell-based assays.
Experience in molecular biology, cell culture and assay design.
Familiarity with quality systems and LIMS is advantageous.
Your Natural Strengths and Drivers
You deliver highly precise work and work consistently and in a steady pace. You are thorough and have an eye for detail.
Working at VectorY
Challenging and varied work with a real impact. We offer an attractive salary package, 30 holiday days and every opportunity to develop yourself. An authentic experience within a young, ambitious biotech company on the path to bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide.
Interested? Please apply and send your resume before 20 September 2025 to talent.acquisition@vectorytx.com