Molecular Biology Lab Technician - Automation & Protein Production

Adaptyv Bio; Vaud; Hybrid; CHF 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptyv Bio in Lausanne is seeking a Lab Technician to run molecular biology and protein production workflows. You will clone, transform, express, and purify proteins, maintaining high-quality, reproducible output to support our protein engineering pipeline.

You will work with automation and liquid handling, turning manual protocols into reliable, high-throughput processes while documenting parameters for reproducibility and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree in molecular biology/biotechnology or related field.
• At least 1 year hands-on molecular biology lab experience.
• Proficiency in PCR, cloning, transformation, purification, and gels.
• Protein expression/purification experience is a plus.
• Experience with lab automation or liquid handling is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular cloning workflows: PCR, Golden Gate, Gibson assembly and screening.
• Run protein expression and purification in bacterial and/or mammalian systems; quality control.
• Execute QC of constructs and proteins (gel/electrophoresis, sequencing, SDS-PAGE).
• Conduct assays to characterize proteins and validate throughput improvements.
• Prepare reagents and SOP-compliant reaction mixes; track samples and inventory.
• Operate automated liquid handling and lab automation workflows.
• Document parameters and results for reproducibility and traceability.
• Assist in troubleshooting, optimizing, and scaling workflows.

Skills

PCR

Molecular cloning

Transformation

DNA purification

Gel/capillary electrophoresis

Protein expression

Protein purification

Biophysical/functional assays exposure

Lab automation / liquid handling

Documentation & data integrity

Education

BSc / MSc in molecular biology or biotechnology

Job description

Adaptyv Bio in Lausanne is seeking a Lab Technician to run molecular biology and protein production workflows. You will clone, transform, express, and purify proteins, maintaining high-quality, reproducible output to support our protein engineering pipeline.

You will work with automation and liquid handling, turning manual protocols into reliable, high-throughput processes while documenting parameters for reproducibility and data integrity.