Arno Gheysen
Leuven
Summary
Dynamic Senior R&D Lab Technician with a proven track record in developing qPCR-based molecular assays. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and adaptability, I excel in qualitative lab work, accurate data analysis, and clear communication, contributing to impactful projects like SARS-CoV-2 assays. Committed to personal development and becoming a world citizen.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior R&D Lab Technician
MiDiagnostics
Leuven
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Plan and conduct a wide variety of molecular and biochemical experiments.
- Test and evaluate PCR-based molecular devices and prototypes, analyze data, and present results to the team, and develop technical reports and documentation.
- Analyze data and present results to the team, and develop technical reports and documentation.
- Guide new lab technicians
Gardenening and Landscaping
Hofmaker
Beerse
10.2022 - 01.2023
R&D Lab Technician
Biocartis
Mechelen
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Developing fully-automated real-time PCR based molecular tests on the Idylla platform.
- Contributed to developing SARS-CoV-2 related assays and involved in smaller partnering projects
Analytical Lab Technician
Raffinerie Tirlemontoise
Tienen
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Working with HPLC & HPIC in the Centre for R&D Services
Intern
Royal Museum for Central Africa
Tervuren
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisting the BopCo team in a molecular biology lab
- Performing DNA-extractions, PCR, Gelelektrophoresis and Sanger Sequencing
Jobstudent
Integrated DNA Technologies, BVBA
Heverlee
08.2018 - 09.2018
- As Production Assistant in a GMP environment
Intern
Leibniz-Institute für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie
Potsdam
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Master thesis Research in a microbiology lab
- Subject: Impact of Cold Plasma Technology on the Microbial Inactivation and Quality Parameters of White Pepper.
Education
Master in Management -
KU Leuven
Leuven06-2018
Master in Biosciences - Food Technology
KU Leuven
Geel06-2017
High School Diploma - Math-Sciences
Heilig-Drievuldigheidscollege
Leuven06-2012
Skills
- Adaptability
- Reliable
- Perseverance
- Problem-solving
- Empathetic
- Friendly appearance
- Personal development
Training
- Evening course 1st Year Bike Repair, Qrios, 09/01/23, 06/30/24
- Evening course Spanish level A1, CLT, 01/01/22, 12/31/22
- Felasa B certificate, 2019
- Evening course French level B1, CLT, 09/01/17, 06/30/18
Certification
Felasa B, UCLL
First Aid, Rode Kruis
Bike Repair 1st year, Qrios
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Accomplishments
European Divide Trail
Atlas Mountain Race
TransBalkan Race
Race Around Rwanda
Timeline
Senior R&D Lab Technician
MiDiagnostics
05.2023 - 04.2025
Gardenening and Landscaping
Hofmaker
10.2022 - 01.2023
R&D Lab Technician
Biocartis
01.2020 - 07.2022
Analytical Lab Technician
Raffinerie Tirlemontoise
07.2019 - 12.2019
Intern
Royal Museum for Central Africa
02.2019 - 05.2019
Jobstudent
Integrated DNA Technologies, BVBA
08.2018 - 09.2018
Intern
Leibniz-Institute für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie
07.2016 - 09.2016
Master in Management -
KU Leuven
Master in Biosciences - Food Technology
KU Leuven
High School Diploma - Math-Sciences
Heilig-Drievuldigheidscollege
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