Lab Technician position in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab — USI – Università della Svizzera italiana
- Location
- Lugano
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Role overview
Open position at Università della Svizzera italiana.
Department/Institute: Institute of Oncology Research (IOR).
Role: Lab Technician position in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab.
- Open position at Università della Svizzera italiana.
- Department/Institute: Institute of Oncology Research (IOR).
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining and managing our patient-derived xenograft (PDX) in vivo models
- A degree or diploma in biology, biomedicine, laboratory technology, or a closely related field
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining and managing our patient-derived xenograft (PDX) in vivo models
- Performing in vivo experiments, including drug treatments, to identify novel therapeutic opportunities for prostate cancer patients Conducting standard mammalian cell culture
- Establishing and maintaining next-generation 3D organoid ex vivo models Requirements
Key requirements
- A degree or diploma in biology, biomedicine, laboratory technology, or a closely related field
Application process
- We particularly encourage applications from young, highly motivated lab technicians
- Experience with cell culture and mouse models is an advantage, but not a requirement
- LTK1 certification preferred but not required
- Pro-active, collaborative attitude and a genuine passion for hands-on, leading-edge research
- Strong communication skills (English is mandatory) and team player spirit What we offer A competitive salary
- The opportunity to learn and grow in a stimulating, international research environment
- Access to state-of-the-art core facilities (e.g., SPF-mouse facility with in vivo imaging, genomics, microscopy, histology, flow cytometry, and more) Lab Technician position in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab – Prof. Jean-Philippe Theurillat page 2 / 2
- Hands-on training at the interface of cancer biology and in vivo/ex vivo experimental models A dynamic, supportive, and international team culture
Contacts
- You will also need to upload the documents listed above.
- For scientific and position-related questions, please contact: [email protected] For administrative questions, please contact [email protected] Applications that do not meet the requirements, sent to different contacts, in other formats, or after the deadline will not be considered.
- Deadline: August 31st, 2026 Starting date: Negotiable.
- More information about the IOR is available at www.ior.usi.ch and https://ior.usi.ch/en/group/functional-cancer-genomics IOR strives to be an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer.
Additional details
- details of two references if possible Applications must be submitted online by filling out the form accessible through the following link: CANDIDATES.
- The group combines functional genomics, translational pathology, and cutting-edge experimental models to drive discoveries from bench to bedside. A full list of our publications is available on PubMed.
- Performing in vivo experiments, including drug treatments, to identify novel therapeutic opportunities for prostate cancer patients Conducting standard mammalian cell culture
- Strong communication skills (English is mandatory) and team player spirit What we offer A competitive salary
- Access to state-of-the-art core facilities (e.g., SPF-mouse facility with in vivo imaging, genomics, microscopy, histology, flow cytometry, and more) Lab Technician position in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab – Prof. Jean-Philippe Theurillat page 2 / 2
- Hands-on training at the interface of cancer biology and in vivo/ex vivo experimental models A dynamic, supportive, and international team culture
- A short motivation letter describing your background and interest in the position
- Contact details of two references if possible Applications must be submitted online by filling out the form accessible through the following link: CANDIDATES.
Notes and original content
- The group combines functional genomics, translational pathology, and cutting-edge experimental models to drive discoveries from bench to bedside.
- A full list of our publications is available on PubMed.
- Performing in vivo experiments, including drug treatments, to identify novel therapeutic opportunities for prostate cancer patients
- Conducting standard mammalian cell culture
- Strong communication skills (English is mandatory) and team player spirit What we offer
- A competitive salary
- Access to state-of-the-art core facilities (e.g., SPF-mouse facility with in vivo imaging, genomics, microscopy, histology, flow cytometry, and more) Lab Technician position in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab – Prof.
- Jean-Philippe Theurillat page 2 / 2
- Hands-on training at the interface of cancer biology and in vivo/ex vivo experimental models
- A dynamic, supportive, and international team culture
Questions about this listing
What salary does USI – Università della Svizzera italiana offer for this role?
USI – Università della Svizzera italiana lists CHF 49'500 - 75'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. 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 USI – Università della Svizzera italiana offer?
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Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
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