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- Axiomer technology - How Axiomer and ADAR work Associate Research Technician Share Department R&D ProQR Therapeutics is a NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands with an office in and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. At ProQR, we are on a mission to edit RNA, treat disease and change lives. A team of 180+ enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is committed to pioneering transformative RNA therapies to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. Our proprietary Axiomer™ RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA), a protein which is present in all human cells, to repair G-to-A mutations, modulate protein, and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases. By harnessing the power of RNA editing, we aim to create a world where genetics inform your health - but never limit it. The role: As Associate Research Technician you will be responsible for the execution of experiments to support our ongoing research projects. You will work closely together with other (Sr.) Research Technicians and Scientists. - RNA analysis techniques, e.g RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, (digital) PCR and library preparation/NGS - Laboratory automation equipment We expect our associate research technician: - To have an MLO degree level 4 with 0-2 years working experience (preferably in industry) - To be solution and result driven - To work with focus in a dedicated team - To execute experiments - To report these experiments in a lab journal - To take care of laboratory organization and related administrative tasks Competencies that are required for making the difference - Accurate - Proa...



