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MIMETAS is  looking for a Scientific Project Lead , to join our Model Development team in Leiden, the Netherlands. You will contribute to the research and development of Mimetas Fee-for-Service related products, combining scientific leadership with client-facing project responsibility. You will operate within a team of scientists and regularly report to internal stakeholders and customers.

• Lead the development and implementation of novel tissue culture models (e.g. liver, central nervous system, and cancer models) in collaboration with the customer;  
• Design and oversee model validation studies (e.g. toxicity studies, immunoassays, and other cell-based assays);              
• Plan strategic and target-related FFS projects (including budget responsibility, team meeting management);
• Manage the communication with the customer;
• Independently plan, execute, and analyse experiments;
• Write publications;
• Contribute to general lab duties;
• Supervise up to 3 FTE and provide scientific lead on up to 4 research projects;
• Report on a regular basis to external and internal stakeholders;
• Spend 30-40% of your time in hands-on laboratory work.

• MSc or PhD in biology, pharmaceutical sciences, life science technology, or a related field;   
• 4-6 years work experience, including in industry;
• You have experience with and able to supervise experimental work;
• You have strong project management skills, including planning and budget awareness;
• You are willing to learn new techniques;
• Your work is of high quality, you work accurately and safely;    
• You are a motivated, flexible, and positive team player;   
• You have excellent communication skills in English.   

• A challenging, full-time position in an international, fast-growing high-tech environment;   
• Opportunity to lead innovative research projects in breakthrough science;   
• Ample opportunities for personal development and growth;   
• Dissemination of your research at the international stage;   
• A competitive salary with benefits, such as a pension plan and annual company bonus;   
• A fun team with colleagues from all over the world who love what they do;   
• Friday afternoon drinks as part of an extensive program of social activities.