Laboratory Technician Cell Biology

Humanitas; Rozzano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading university in healthcare research based in Milan is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Cell Biology. The role involves developing advanced tumor models and processing patient-derived samples. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree and excellent molecular biology techniques. This position offers exciting opportunities to advance personalized medicine in cancer and a supportive international research atmosphere.

Servizi

Dedicated training programs

International research environment

Competenze

• Excellent technical expertise in molecular/cell biology techniques.
• Experience in primary cell culture and 3D cultures is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently once trained.

Mansioni

• Process patient-derived samples according to guidelines.
• Generate and maintain cell cultures and execute experiments.
• Update the database of patient samples and reagents.

Conoscenze

Technical expertise in molecular/cell biology techniques

Hands-on experience handling patient samples

Cell culture and flow cytometry techniques

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Formazione

Laboratory Technician degree or Bachelor's/Master's in related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Località Rozzano, IT, 20089. The research group of Precision Medicine led by Prof. Salvatore Piscuoglio ([e-mail]) will be based at the Humanitas University, Milan, Italy, and is seeking one highly motivated Laboratory Technicians in Cell Biology (100%) to join our team of bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, pathologists, and clinical fellows.

The candidates will develop, optimize and apply cutting-edge cellular/molecular methods to generate 3D in vitro and ex vivo tumor models that adequately recapitulate the tumor architecture and mimic the cell-to-cell interactions within the tissue microenvironment. The specific tasks will include the generation and maintenance of patient-derived tumor organoids, patient-derived tumor fragments, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs), and Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs).

Main Responsibilities

• processing patient-derived samples according to pre-established guidelines (e.g., tissue dissociation, isolation of PBMCs/ TILs, endothelial cells, sample freezing and storage, nucleic acids and protein extraction, and patient-derived tumor organoid/ fragment generation and maintenance)
• generation and maintenance of cell cultures and execution of experiments on cell cultures
• updating the database of patient samples and reagents
• documenting the experiments
• providing general support for lab maintenance within the scope of this project

Profile

• "Laboratory Technician" degree or a Bachelor/Master degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or a related discipline
• excellent technical expertise in molecular/cell biology techniques
• hands-on experience handling and processing patient samples
• hands-on experience with cell culture and flow cytometry techniques is a must
• experience in primary cell culture and 3D cultures is highly desirable
• technical expertise in organoid generation and maintenance is a plus
• once trained, the ability to work independently
• organized and detail-oriented; ability to maintain accurate documentation of experiments and sample information
• collaborative; ability to work effectively in a team
• good organizational skills and ability to multitask
• fluency in English is a must

Offer

These positions offer exciting opportunities for highly motivated individuals to contribute to advancing personalized medicine in cancer. We offer the opportunity to expand your portfolio with cutting-edge skills in 3D tumor model generation. We offer a stimulating and international research environment with a strong and dynamic network of international collaborators. Humanitas University offers dedicated training programs to broaden your expertise and enhance your skill set.

All candidate data collected from the application shall be processed in accordance with applicable law: Dlgs 198/2006 e dei Dlgs 215/2003 e 216/2003; privacy ex artt. 13 e 14 del Reg. UE 2016/679.