Humanitas Research Hospital is looking for an Animal Technician for the Immunology in Cardiovascular Pathologies Lab, to join the cardiovascular research team led by Gianluigi Condorelli. You will contribute directly to the quality of preclinical studies by combining animal care, experimental precision, and reliable management of samples and data.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to grow in a multidisciplinary scientific environment, build specialist technical skills, and progressively gain greater autonomy, always in compliance with animal welfare standards, the 3Rs, and approved procedures.

Why this role

• Work alongside researchers, veterinarians, and animal facility staff on preclinical cardiovascular studies.
• Follow a structured training and mentoring pathway, with competency assessment before working independently.
• Broaden your experience in in vivo procedures, perioperative monitoring, sample collection, and functional data, depending on project needs and authorizations.
• Make a tangible contribution to animal welfare, study reproducibility, and the quality of the data generated.

What you will do

• Monitor general condition, behavior, body weight, food and water intake, and other protocol-defined parameters on a daily basis.
• Apply score sheets, humane endpoints, and escalation criteria together with the designated veterinarian and study team.
• Manage animal acclimatization, identification, handling, environmental enrichment, and traceability in line with internal procedures.
• Prepare materials and equipment and support the pre-, intra-, and post-procedural phases of cardiovascular studies within the scope of documented training.
• Collect and manage biological samples and functional data, ensuring correct timing, labeling, and traceability.
• Complete clinical records, experimental logs, and databases accurately and promptly.
• Report anomalies or critical issues and contribute to the management of materials, equipment, SOPs, and operational checklists.

Who we are looking for

What matters most

• A technical or scientific diploma, or a degree in biology, biotechnology, veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Practical experience, including internships, in an animal facility, preclinical laboratory, veterinary setting, or another regulated technical or scientific environment.
• Basic knowledge of animal welfare, biosafety, SOPs, and the 3Rs, or strong motivation to develop this knowledge during onboarding.
• Accuracy in following protocols and maintaining documentation, with confidence using records and digital tools.
• Good reading comprehension of scientific English and willingness to complete the required training before working independently.

It would be an advantage to have

• One to three years of experience in an animal facility or preclinical laboratory.
• Experience with in vivo cardiovascular models and species relevant to the research programs.
• Hands-on experience with anesthesia and analgesia under supervision, perioperative monitoring, sampling, necropsy, or tissue collection.
• Familiarity with cardiovascular endpoints, data acquisition software, LIMS/ELN systems, or facility databases.

Junior candidates with a relevant scientific background, good manual dexterity, and motivation to grow are encouraged to apply: you do not need to meet every preferred qualification. We are committed to equal opportunities throughout the selection process.

Skills you can contribute and develop

• Low-stress handling and clinical and behavioral monitoring of animals.
• Preparation of sterile or aseptic setups, materials, medicines, and basic equipment.
• Support for authorized procedures, supervised anesthesia and analgesia, recovery, and sample collection.
• Accurate management of samples and data, with close attention to timing, labeling, archiving, and anomalies.
• Progressive familiarity with physiological parameters, hemodynamic measurements, imaging, and other project-specific cardiovascular endpoints.

How you work

• You are reliable, precise, and attentive to detail.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team.
• You can manage changing priorities while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, safety, and quality.
• You work with ethical awareness, personal responsibility, and a willingness to learn.

What you will find

• A multidisciplinary scientific environment and structured onboarding covering the facility, SOPs, biosafety, animal welfare, and technical procedures.
• Hands-on mentoring and progressive autonomy based on acquired competencies and authorized activities.
• A one year fellowship, renewable up to a total maximum of three years; full-time commitment with an expected start in October 2026.

Send your CV and a brief cover note by 10 September 2026. Tell us about any training you have completed, the species you have worked with, and the experimental techniques you know.

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