Production Technician

**Company profile**

PathoFinder, founded in 2004, is a molecular diagnostics scale-up company based in Maastricht. The company develops and commercializes innovative molecular diagnostic tests for comprehensive detection of a wide variety of infectious disease pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2. PathoFinder's proprietary 2SmartFinder® technology enables the detection and differentiation of up to 24 viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic pathogens in a single assay.

PathoNostics, founded in 2011, is PathoFinder’s sister company and is focusing on the development and manufacturing of real-time PCR assays for fungal diagnostics. Our mission is to rapidly detect the disease-causing fungus and simultaneously identify antifungal resistance, allowing clinicians to initiate a dedicated and timely therapy and save on costs and lives.

Both PathoFinder and Pathonostics are ISO13485 certified, and all products comply with CE-IVD guidelines.

**Job description**

**Your tasks will include**
- Perform manufacturing and assembly tasks for IVD products with precision and accuracy in a lab, like manual pipetting, performing PCR, packing of products, product management.
- Utilize molecular biology equipment proficiently, incl. pipettes, ddPCR, real-time PCR, etc.
- Independently maintain and update routine records such as RF, production lists, and ERP records.
- Ensure compliance with established procedures, including General Procedures (GP), Work Instructions (WI), Operational Instructions (OI), and Device Master Records (DMR).
- Adhere to Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Guidelines and principles.

**Personal Qualities**:

- MBO or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Biomedical Sciences.
- Degree as a Biomedical Laborant (MBO) is advantageous.
- Experience with molecular biological laboratory practices
- Proficiency in handling molecular biology equipment and techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Preferably Dutch speaking.

**What we offer**:
An exciting position at a growing and healthy globally operating company.

A competitive salary including 25 vacation days and pension plan.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our dynamic team.

Pathofinder B.V. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Soort dienstverband: Fulltime, Parttime, Uitzicht op vast
Contractduur 12 maanden

Werklocatie: Fysiek