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Research Scientist

  • Hybrid
    • Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Shape the future of light-directed oligonucleotide chemistry with VeroTech's innovative team!

Job description

Join VeroTech as a Research Scientist and become part of our community where innovation and people come first.

You’ll take on exciting technical challenges and develop your expertise while creating solutions that drive progress across several industries.

About the role

In this role, you drive advancements in light-driven oligonucleotide synthesis. Your expertise will be critical in optimizing photochemical parameters for confined and rapid reactions, evaluating material properties, and influencing tool architecture development for oligonucleotide workflows.

Key responsibilities

  • Optimize (photo)chemical parameters for robust light‑directed oligonucleotide synthesis.

  • Study material properties to control exposure and confine photochemical reactions.

  • Define specifications to integrate photochemical processes into intermediate and scaled‑up tool architectures.

  • Lead oligonucleotide library synthesis, including evaluation, external cross‑validation, deprotection, release, formulation, and packaging.

Job requirements

What we're looking for

A dedicated professional with a strong chemistry background. Key qualifications include:

  • Expertise in Chemistry; Materials Science or Photochemistry experience is a plus.

  • Proven expertise in DNA synthesis and biochemical analysis.

  • Passion for laboratory research and innovation.

  • Strong team player with multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

  • Proficient in written and spoken English.

Why join us?

At VeroTech, you’re part of a real community where engineers grow and thrive together while working on cutting-edge projects in several sectors, enjoying flexibility and true support from colleagues. We offer personalized career development tailored to your ambitions, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on learning and growth. You’ll enjoy regular teambuilding activities in a collaborative environment, along with a broad salary package that includes a company car, monthly net allowances, a yearly bonus, insurances, meal vouchers and eco-cheques.

More than just shaping technology, at VeroTech we're shaping the future. Are you ready to shape yours?

Ready to inspire?

Apply now and take the next step in your career. Let’s build the future together!

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  • Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

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