Technician

Research Laboratory Technician – cellular immunology

The Laboratory of Translational Immunology is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled research technician to assist scientists in their laboratory procedures. The position is immediately available and is funded for up to 4 years. The selected candidate will work in close contact with the Humanitas Research Hospital and Cancer Center to study T cell responses in individuals with cancer undergoing experimental therapies in combination with immune checkpoint blockade. The group is specialized in the identification and characterization of novel lymphocyte subsets by using high-dimensional single cell analysis (40-parameter polychromatic flow cytometry/cell sorting and single cell genomics) and advanced bioinformatics. Full access to Humanitas facilities (flow cytometry, genomics, microscopy, BSL-3, SPF mouse house) will be granted.

The optimal candidate would have a degree in laboratory technologies, biology, biotechnology or related disciplines, at least 1-2 year training in a research lab and exceptional organization skills. Previous experience in basic flow cytometry or molecular biology is considered a plus. Duties of the job include, but are not limited to:

• assisting scientists in daily laboratory procedures and project planning
• human blood and tissue processing by Ficoll/Percoll gradient centrifugation
• cell collection and storage, cell thawing and sample preparation for flow cytometry analysis, cell culture
• magnetic cell isolation
• titration and validation of fluorescently-conjugated antibodies       
• basic molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, mini/maxiprep, PCR, etc.
• clinical and research database organization and maintenance

To apply, please send a motivation letter explaining why you want to join the lab, your CV, and the contact information (or letters of recommendation) of at least two referees.