Research Technician

Vor 3 Tagen

Lausanne, Waadt, Schweiz EPFL Vollzeit
Mission

The Laboratory of Microbiology and Microtechnology at EPFL focuses on bacterial physiology, antibiotic tolerance, and host-pathogen interactions. Our research combines state-of-the-art optical and atomic force microscopy, microfluidics, tissue engineering, molecular biology, bacterial genetics, and single-cell analysis. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Technician to join our team full-time.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • General laboratory management

  • Maintenance of cell stocks, plasmids, and reagent databases

  • Providing technical assistance to other lab members 

  • Experimental design and execution

  • Data analysis and presentation

Your profile

  • A Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) or equivalent, or a BSc/MSc in a related field

  • Experience in laboratory organization and management

  • Strong attention to detail, precision, and organizational skills

  • Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)

  • At least two years of hands-on laboratory experience

Relevant skills*
  • Cell and tissue culture
  • Organoids
  • Organ-on-chip systems
  • Microfluidics
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Quantitative image analysis
  • Molecular biology
  • General microbiology
  • Bacterial genetics
  • Infection biology

*We welcome applications from candidates who are experienced in one or more of these areas and strongly motivated to learn new skills.

We offer

Members of the Laboratory of Microbiology and Microtechnology share a strong commitment to training and mentoring young scientists. Our research environment offers unique opportunities to acquire new knowledge, technical expertise, and advanced laboratory skills. Research in the Laboratory of Microbiology and Microtechnology is supported by major funding bodies, including the Swiss National Science Foundation and the European Research Council. For more information about our group, please visit our website and explore our recent publications : https://mckinney-

Informations

Contract Start Date: 01/03/2026

Activity Rate: 100%

Contract Type: Fixed-term (CDD)

Duration: One-year contract, renewable

Contact:

Only candidates applying through the official EPFL website or via our partner JobUp will be considered.


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