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Contexte

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of five Swiss university hospitals. Through its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and the EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in the areas of medical care, medical research and training.

Mission

The hi-TIDE (Human Integrated tumor immunology discovery engine) translational research teamrecently established a pipeline for the cloning and functional screening of T cell receptors isolated from different samples. We are now looking for a motivated technician with expertise in molecular and cellular biology to execute and implement the automation of such a pipeline under the supervision of expert senior technicians.

This position offers the opportunity to develop their expertise and career in one of the most promising cancer research fields (i.e. immuno-oncology) and innovative technological environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive samples and register them into lab databases
  • Execute established lab procedures for TCR cloning, involving DNA and RNA manipulation
  • Contribute to the validation of new procedures
  • Contribute to the automatisation of established and novel procedures
  • Integrate his/her work with other team’s members by continuously updating the databases, lab books and drafting reports
  • Contribute to standard cell culture procedures (cell line expansion, T cell generation, cell storage)
  • Support senior technicians in the execution of other activities encompassed by the TCR cloning pipeline
  • Report and discuss in team meetings
  • Contribute to the general functioning of the lab

Profil

  • Diploma as laboratory Technician or equivalent training
  • Strong expertise in basic molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, RT, confidence in RNA manipulation, PCR, plasmid DNA amplification, bacterial culture, cloning and transfection)
  • Expertise in cell culture (cell line), primary cell culture is a strong plus
  • Expertise in basic immunology techniques (i.e. sample staining for cytofluorimetry) is desirable
  • Curiosity about the biological mechanisms in the context of immunology
  • Be enthusiastic to interact with direct supervisor, researchers and technicians to communicate/discuss results, generate ideas and follow-up experiments
  • IT literate and at ease with learning new computer systems
  • Be highly motivated to work in a translational research environment
  • With a good knowledge of French, you are proficient in spoken and written English.

Nous offrons

If you become an employee at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, we will offer you the following :

  • High social benefits
  • Regular salary progression according to job responsibilities
  • Three days of training per year
  • 25 working days of vacation per year
  • Very good restaurants with preferential rates.

Contact et envoi de candidature

Your application should include:

  • Application letter
  • Curriculum vitae, list of qualifications and description of previous research/work

Should you have any question regarding this position, please contact: Monsieur Alexander Harari, Directeur adjoint scientifique, Responsable de l’Unité de l’immunomonitorage du Centre de thérapies expérimentales CTE, +41 21 314 67 92

As our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively through the « POSTULER » button, at the bottom of this ad. In case of any technical problem, don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team (021.314.85.70).

The CHUV applies the highest quality requirements as part of its recruitment process. In addition, mindful to promote the diversity of our employees we are attentive to the different life courses and strive to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We thank in advance the employment agencies to take note that applications inserted by them directly on our recruitment platform are not accepted and cannot be billed. Thank you for your understanding.

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Deadline: 10-05-2024

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