Laboratory Technician — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Role overview
Mission
The Living Patterns Laboratory and the Laboratory of Statistical Biophysics within EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support their interdisciplinary research programs.
The successful candidate will play a central role in the day-to-day operation of the laboratories, including the maintenance of biological cultures and experimental resources, the preparation of reagents and media, and the coordination of purchasing and equipment maintenance.
- Mission
- The Living Patterns Laboratory and the Laboratory of Statistical Biophysics within EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support their interdisciplinary research programs.
- Main duties and responsibilities
- CFC or equivalent diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities
Key requirements
- CFC or equivalent diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields
Company and context
- The position requires excellent organizational skills, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to communicate scientific and technical information clearly and precisely.
- Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the laboratories, including purchasing, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and the organization of shared laboratory spaces and resources.
- Develop and maintain laboratory documentation, organization systems, and standard operating procedures to support safe, efficient, and reproducible work.
- Maintain laboratory cultures and cell stocks, including bacteria, yeast, ciliates, and Chlamydomonas , ensuring their health, traceability, and long-term preservation.
- Participate in a shared rotation covering weekends and public holidays to maintain laboratory cultures, in accordance with EPFL regulations.
- Prepare buffers, culture media, reagents, and stock solutions for cell-based and in vitro experiments, ensuring consistency and accurate documentation.
- Support established experimental workflows and contribute to the development of new laboratory procedures.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and institutional regulations.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between the two research groups and contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment. Profile
- Practical experience in biological laboratory work, preferably including the maintenance of cell or microorganism cultures and the preparation of buffers, media, and reagents.
Additional details
- Facilitate communication and coordination between the two research groups and contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- The opportunity to contribute to exciting research at the interface of biology and physics.
- Contract Start Date : [[01.10.2026]] Contract Type: [[fixed term]] Duration: [[1 year renewable]]
Notes and original content
- Informations
- Contract Start Date : [[01.10.2026]]
- Activity Rate : [[80%]]
- Contract Type: [[fixed term]]
- Duration: [[1 year renewable]]
- Reference: 2378
Questions about this listing
What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
EPFL lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does EPFL offer?
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