Laboratory technician (100%)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of standardized client service activities, and opportunistically support various R&D projects, using InSphero’s innovative 3D cell-based technology platforms.

The ideal candidate is experienced in mammalian cell culture and bioanalytical methods. The position offers an opportunity to work in a young, dynamic and friendly environment, and to contribute to the in vitro safety assessment process of novel drug candidates.

Starting date: upon agreement. Place of work: Schlieren, Switzerland.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform general laboratory work, with a focus on aseptic cell culture, imaging and biochemical assay, according to standard operating procedures defined by InSphero
• Modification and creation of new process-related documents (e.g. SOP)
• General laboratory maintenance (e.g. laboratory cleaning & inventory, equipment monitoring, preparation of reagent aliquots)
• Flexibly support the different groups of InSphero

Profile:

• Biological laboratory technician degree (preferred) or BSc in Cell Biology or Biotechnology
• Experienced in mammalian cell culture work, biochemical/cellular assays and the use of technical equipment (e.g. microplate reader, ELISA, microscopy…)
• Resilient personality, able to work precisely and consistently to produce client-facing data.
• Ability to work in regulated and aseptic conditions according to precisely defined standard operating procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Good command of English
• 2-3 years of professional laboratory work experience is a plus
• Applicants must be either Swiss citizens or EU nationals or have the legal right to live and work in Switzerland

We look forward to receiving your application (resume, cover letter, diplomas, job references) by e-mail.