Internship Position - Inflammatory skin disease model development - Bac +5

Genoskin; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Genoskin is seeking a motivated biotechnology intern to join our R&D team in Toulouse starting February 2027. You will perform in vitro and ex vivo experiments, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and RNA analyses to support internal and client projects, with ISO 9001 documentation.

A Master in Biological Sciences or related field is required; prior lab experience is preferred. Fluency in English is essential; French is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture, flow cytometry and biochemical assays preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform isolation, culture, and maintenance of human hematopoietic progenitors from peripheral blood.
• Analyze samples using histology, immunofluorescence, microscopy, RNA sequencing, and flow cytometry.
• Maintain accurate records and report results in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the research team to design and optimize experiments.
• Ensure ISO 9001 documentation and quality compliance.

Skills

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Immunofluorescence

Microscopy

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Flow cytometer

Confocal microscope

RNA extraction kits

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically-driven biotechnology intern to join our R&D team on february 2027. Within our facility in Toulouse, the intern will be responsible for performing in vitro and ex vivo experiments and analyzing them using various methods like histology, immunofluorescences and microscopy, bulk RNA sequencing, and flow cytometry. The R&D studies might be for internal R&D or for Genoskin's customers. The studies will have to be managed in accordance with ISO9001.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cell and tissue culture: Perform the isolation, culture, and maintenance of human hematopoietic progenitors from peripheral blood samples.
• Flow cytometry: Perform flow cytometric analysis to characterize immune cells.
• Immunofluorescence and microscopy: Perform immunostaining and acquire them with a scanner or a confocal microscope.
• Biomolecular methods: Cytokine release measurements and RNA extraction.
• Data analysis: integration and interpretation of generated omics data including bulk RNA sequencing.
• Innovation & Optimization: Be actively involved in the innovative development of novel techniques and the optimization of our current procedures, contributing to the continuous advancement of our research capabilities.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, ensuring that all experiments are thoroughly documented and results are reported in a timely manner.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the research team to design and optimize experiments, share findings, and contribute to the overall success of the research projects.

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Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Laboratory Skills: Basic experience in cell culture techniques, flow cytometry, and biochemical assays is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with cell culture, flow cytometry and biomolecular methods.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to laboratory work, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and reliability.
• Self-Motivation & Curiosity: A high degree of self-motivation and a strong curiosity for exploring new scientific concepts and methodologies.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French is a plus.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Company description

Genoskin is a growing biotechnology company operating in France, the United States, and Asia. We develop proprietary ex vivo human skin models and immune cell platforms to help pharma, biotech, medical device, and cosmetic companies generate more predictive and human-relevant data while reducing animal testing.