Laboratory Technician — EPFL
NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500
EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Mission
EPFL's Thomä laboratory is looking for a motivated laboratory technician to support various research projects in the field of drug discovery.
You will work with a team of postdoctoral researchers developing compounds of "molecular glues".
- Mission
- EPFL's Thomä laboratory is looking for a motivated laboratory technician to support various research projects in the field of drug discovery.
- Main tasks and responsibilities
- Within our research team, you will provide experimental support to various projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Main responsibilities
- Main tasks and responsibilities
- Within our research team, you will provide experimental support to various projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct molecular biology experiments, including DNA cloning, plasmids preparation and building validation
- Participate in mammalian and insect cell culture, including routine crop maintenance and transfections
- Contribute to the development and implementation of cellular or molecular screening tests
- Prepare samples and reagents, and maintain accurate experimental records
- Analyse experimental results and identify possible technical problems
- Participate in the management of the laboratory's common stocks, the maintenance of equipment and the maintenance of a clean and well-organised working environment
- Coordinate experiments and priorities with several researchers
- Contribute positively to the scientific and social life of the laboratory Profile
Application process
- If you wish to join a team working on interesting scientific projects that can lead to concrete applications, we invite you to submit your application.
Additional details
- Within our research team, you will provide experimental support to various projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Contribute positively to the scientific and social life of the laboratory
- Training in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related disciplines A prior practical laboratory experience
- The desire to learn new methods and adapt to the needs of different projects A good mastery of English
- Cloning Gateway, Gibson or based on restriction enzymes Mammal and insect cell culture techniques Microbiology techniques Cellular or molecular screening techniques
- Motivation, reliability, scientific curiosity and the ability to become a fully committed member of the laboratory are essential qualities for this position.
Notes and original content
- Within our research team, you will provide experimental support to various projects.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Training in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related disciplines
- A prior practical laboratory experience
- The desire to learn new methods and adapt to the needs of different projects
- A good mastery of English
- Cloning Gateway, Gibson or based on restriction enzymes
- Mammal and insect cell culture techniques
- Microbiology techniques
- Cellular or molecular screening techniques
