Research Lab Technician

Ospedale San Raffaele srl; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prominent scientific institute in Milan is seeking a Research Lab Technician to manage research lab spaces and supervise junior scientists. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields and have experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques. Responsibilities include managing lab equipment, designing technical protocols, and assisting with project management activities. Join a collaborative team shaping clinical research in a leading medical environment.

Competenze

• At least 1 year of experience as a lab technician is required.
• Basic knowledge of good clinical practices and data protection rules.
• Ability to lead team activities and work collaboratively.

Mansioni

• Management of the research lab spaces, equipment, instruments, and reagents.
• Supervision of junior scientists in collaboration with the principal investigator.
• Design and execution of technical protocols for isolation of rare cells.

Conoscenze

Excellent management and organizational skills

Good experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques

Ability to independently set up, optimize, and write technical protocols

Formazione

Bachelor of Science degree or a Master of Science degree in relevant fields

Descrizione del lavoro

IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is looking for 1 Research Lab Technician to join the clinical research team led by Dr. Emanuela Fina and affiliated to the Thoracic Surgery Unit of IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele.

Main activities

• Management of the research lab spaces, equipment, instruments, and reagents;
• Supervision of junior scientists, in collaboration with the principal investigator;
• Processing, annotation, and storage of clinical samples;
• Storage and management of biological materials;
• Design and/or execution of technical protocols for isolation of rare cells from blood samples;
• Design and/or execution of general research lab protocols, e.g., cell culture, functional assays, biochemical assays, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining, image acquisition and analysis, manipulation of mouse models, DNA and RNA extraction/amplification, and next-generation sequencing;
• Preparation of databases;
• Assistance to the principal investigator’s project management activities.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor of Science degree and at least 1 year of experience as a lab technician, or a Master of Science degree (courses: Medical Laboratory Technician, Biology, Biotechnology, Applied Biology, etc.);
• Basic knowledge of good clinical practices, data protection rules, animal care guidelines, and intellectual property rights;
• Ability to independently set up, optimize, and write technical protocols;
• Good experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques;
• Experience or willingness to learn protocols for clinical sample analysis and animal experimentation;
• Excellent management and organizational skills;
• Correct use of calculation sheets and excellent analytical skills;
• Ability to lead team activities and work collaboratively, based on project goals and priorities;
• Networking skills and aptitude for collaborative interaction with institutional facilities, services, and offices.

Work details

• Type of contract: fixed-term;
• Duration: 4 years;
• Place of work: IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, via Olgettina 60, Milan, Italy.