Technician/Senior Technician In Laboratory Automation - National Facility For Genome Engineerin[...]

Buscojobs; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading interdisciplinary life science research institute seeks a Technician/Senior Technician in Laboratory Automation. The role involves developing automated workflows for cell culture and troubleshooting existing processes within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have prior experience in laboratory automation. The working environment is international and collaborative, aimed at advancing high-definition biomedicine.

Servizi

Delivery meal service

Work-life balance provisions

Italian language training for foreigners

Parental leave up to 1 year

Support for relocation

Competenze

• Minimum of one year of experience in scripting for laboratory automation.
• Hands-on experience in the development and optimization of laboratory workflows.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Mansioni

• Develop and validate automated workflows for cell culture protocols.
• Execute and troubleshoot automated workflows for 2D and 3D cell cultures.
• Collaborate with team members to implement innovative automation solutions.

Conoscenze

Scripting for laboratory automation

Cell culture techniques

Programming skills (Python, VBA)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

PhD in a relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

Technician/Senior Technician in Laboratory Automation - National Facility for Genome Engineerin[...]

EUR 30.000 - 50.000

Human Technopole (HT) is a new interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health. HT has the mission of conducting cutting-edge research and to translate innovation into methods and tools available to the entire National scientific community. To this end, HT is opening National Facilities - Human Technopole that will provide world-class research infrastructure in the areas of Structural Biology, Light Imaging Microscopy, Genomics, Genome Engineering, and Data Handling and Analysis, aimed at boosting Italian research by providing researchers working in Italy with free access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise.

The Human Technopole Foundation is seeking a Technician/Senior Technician in Laboratory Automation to join the National Facility for Genome Engineering & Disease Modelling - Human Technopole (GEDI) . GEDI advances patient-specific disease modeling by integrating stem cell biology, genome engineering technologies, and the generation of stem cell-derived tissue models. These technologies converge within a state-of-the-art automated laboratory, designed to translate, benchmark, and standardize experimental protocols into robust, reproducible workflows. The facility leverages high-throughput robotics and bioengineering platforms through a highly multidisciplinary framework.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Facility’s team to translate, optimize, and standardize laboratory protocols into scalable automated workflows

Moreover, the new colleague – reporting to the Head of Facility and working closely with the Manager of the Technology Development Unit – will operate within a multidisciplinary ecosystem that merges genome engineering, stem cell biology, and cancer biology applications into an innovative robotic platform, contributing to Human Technopole's vision of high-definition biomedicine.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Develop and validate automated workflows for cell culture protocols on liquid handling platforms.

Execute, oversee, and troubleshoot automated workflows supporting the generation and maintenance of 2D and 3D cell cultures.

Optimize and refine robotic liquid handling methodologies for complex cell biology applications.

Collaborate closely with Facility team members to develop and implement innovative automation solutions.

Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of robotic platforms, liaising effectively with equipment manufacturers.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reproducibility, and scalability of laboratory automation workflows.

Mandatory Requirements:

Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Proven hands-on experience in the development, optimization, and implementation of laboratory workflows

Minimum of one year of experience in scripting for laboratory automation, including liquid handling platforms and/or data management tasks

Proficient in written and spoken English

Preferential requirements

PhD in a relevant field

Basic experience with cell culture techniques

Demonstrated experience in designing, planning, and implementing laboratory processes

Programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA, or equivalent)

Practical ability to work with tools and technical components to maintain and optimize laboratory equipment

Organizational and social skills:

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a high degree of autonomy

Experience coordinating complex workflows and collaborating with technical teams

Strong interpersonal skills; able to foster trust, transparency, and a positive team culture

Comfortable working in diverse, multicultural environments, with sensitivity and respect for different perspectives

High level of accuracy and precision in daily tasks

Hands-on, pragmatic approach and readiness to engage directly with instrumentation and equipment

Excellent attention to detail and process orientation

Strong analytical skills and a methodical mindset

Application Instructions

Please apply by sending:
i) a CV
ii) a motivation letter in English, specifying where the candidate’s skills meet the
requirements listed above;
iii) names and contacts of at least 2 referees

Questions concerning the role and any queries regarding the terms and conditions should be sent to [e-mail] (terms and conditions) (these email address should not be used to send applications).

Why Human Technopole

HT seeks scientific excellence , we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls;

Our working environment is international , friendly and inclusive . Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches;

We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results;

We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community. Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.

Delivery meal service.

Work-life balance provisions.

Italian language training for foreigners.

Parental leave up to 1 year and other support for new parents.

Support for relocation.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68/99.

Number of positions offered : 1

Salary range: depending on candidate’s seniority
Contract offered : CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Fixed-term 3 years - employee level.

People coming to Italy for the first time, or returning after residing abroad, benefit from very attractive income tax benefits.

The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favour of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.