Gut Microbiome Scientist

Cryptobiotix was founded in 2021 with the aim of challenging the status quo, both in technology and in the way we do business. As a preclinical CRO, we provide laboratory services to companies that develop novel treatments to improve human & animal health, by targeting the gastrointestinal tract and particularly the gut microbiome. Our proprietary SIFR® technology, developed and validated in 2021, has multiple unique features relating to both throughput and biorelevance. As a business, we value strong, trustworthy relations with our stakeholders. Transparency and authenticity are at the core of our involvement in our employees’ well-being and career path, in our customers’ research programs and questions, and in our suppliers’ market approach.

Open position
Research

Do you thrive on making sense of complex, intricate microbiological data?

In this job, you will:

  • Write scientific reports and articles
  • Communicate complex concepts in concise terms
  • Analyse datasets to uncover key insights, establish data-driven action points and drive innovation
  • Work with like-minded people, balancing hard work and enjoyment

Does this speak to you?
If so, send us your CV, tell us why you think there is a fit, and let us talk.

Position summary

We are looking for an Gut Microbiome Scientist that masters the interpretation of complex gut microbiome datasets (metabolomics, metagenomics, …) and that has an excellent scientific knowledge with respect to the human gut microbiome and its interplay with the host, and has prior experience using statistical analysis software (R).

Key aspects of the job will involve the processing and interpretation of datasets generated with the SIFR technology for food tech and biotech companies in the microbiome space.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Effectively perform analysis of complex datasets
  • Efficiently articulate a concise message from complex datasets in a clear manner
  • Write scientific reports (internal, external, and peer-reviewed A1 publications)

You will report to our Lead Scientist and will closely collaborate with our CSO and Gut Microbiome Scientists as part of the scientific team.

Your work will require a lot of autonomy, but you can count on the support of our team. We are open-minded and we value each other’s inputs to tackle various challenges in synergistic ways. We also want to support you in your career path and understand how we can have you on board for the long run. We are a start-up, and we approach this individually for each employee.

Your job will be mainly at Cryptobiotix, with the team, but will allow for partial remote work up to 2 days per week.

Experience and
education requirements

Experience

  • PhD in biological sciences: bioscience engineering, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology…
    • Gut microbiome is a strong plus
  • Strong scientific publication track record
  • Experience with R
    • Proficiency is a plus
  • English mastery
    • Dutch proficiency is a plus

Personality

  • Ability to prioritise and work efficiently towards meeting planned deadlines
  • Quality-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent team worker who is not afraid to take the lead
  • Curious and willing to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field

Additional preferences:

  • Expertise related to the gut (microbiota)
  • Prior industry experience
  • Experience working in an international and multi-cultural environment

Package

We offer a competitive package, matching your fit for the position and experience. Additional benefits include meal vouchers, premium insurance package, phone contract. Starting date to be agreed on.

The yearly gross salary range for this position is 55 – 77 k€, based on degree and experience.

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