Laboratory Technician – Molecular Biology/Cell Biology (m/f/d)

Nagase Europa GmbH; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global life science company in Lyon is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct laboratory trials for R&D projects in cosmetics. Ideal candidates will have experience in cell biology and molecular techniques. A friendly, dynamic team awaits you, with opportunities for skill development and exciting projects.

Prestations

Friendly working environment

Opportunities to develop skills

Exciting projects

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile techniques and basic cell culture knowledge.
• Ability to write protocols and analyze results.
• At least 1 year of professional experience.

Responsabilités

• Conduct laboratory trials for R&D projects.
• Perform tests for application projects.
• Draft and review protocols and reports.

Connaissances

Cell biology

Histology/immunohistochemistry

Molecular biology

Excel

English proficiency

Description du poste

Your mission

Health and Personal Care (pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food) is one of our global business areas. In 2021, we established our Life Science Laboratory in Lyon, focusing on research and development in cosmetic raw materials. Our biological laboratory applies cell culture technology to determine the efficacy of active product ingredients, while our formulation laboratory facilitates research on functional ingredients.

To further strengthen our small, friendly, and effective team, we are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory trials for R&D projects (development and validation of methods and models according to experimental design).

• Perform laboratory trials for application projects (formulation and efficacy tests of raw materials).

• Apply and continuously improve established procedures, work instructions, and best practices.

• Collect and analyze data from laboratory trials.

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.

• Manage stock: reception, registration of materials, inventory checks.

• Draft and review protocols and reports.

Your profile

Technical Skills

• Experience in cell biology: sterile techniques (hood), basic cell culture knowledge.

• Knowledge of histology/immunohistochemistry.

• Expertise in molecular biology:

  • Protein extraction from cells/tissues & Western Blot (and Dot Blot).

  • RNA extraction from cells/tissues & RT-qPCR.

• Advantageous: experience in one of the following fields:

  • Molecular biology

  • Histology / immunohistochemistry

  • 3D skin models

General Skills

• Strong interest in cosmetics.

• Ability to write protocols and analyze results (Excel).

• Proficiency in English (oral communication, reading, and writing of protocols/procedures).

• At least 1 year of professional experience (junior profile accepted).

Why us?

At Nagase, you will become part of a small, dynamic, and international team where your ideas matter. In our Life Science Laboratory in Lyon, we combine scientific expertise with creativity to shape the future of sustainable cosmetics.

What we offer:

• A friendly and collaborative working environment.

• Exciting projects at the interface of science and cosmetics.

• Opportunities to develop your skills in molecular biology, cell culture, and formulation.

• The support of a global company with the flexibility and spirit of a small team.

• Fixed-term contract for 1 year, with the possibility of extension.

Join us and contribute to innovative solutions for tomorrow’s health and personal care products.