Your role

Support newly recruited Professors of the DHML in the establishment and ramp‑up of their wet‑lab activities, from initial planning to full operational readiness
Provide scientific and technical expertise in wet‑lab methodologies, with a strong focus on advanced cellular models
Support the purchasing, installation, validation and maintenance of complex laboratory equipment
Drive, coordinate and implement a department‑wide strategy for 3D pre‑clinical model systems, e.g. organoids, spheroids, organ‑on‑chip
Establish, optimize and document complex laboratory methods and protocols
Act as a central point of contact to harmonise protocols, and best practices across DHML research groups, ensuring the highest technical quality standards across research groups
Foster collaboration between research teams, core facilities, and external partners to strengthen 3D model development and use
Monitor technological developments in molecular biology, imaging, 3D model systems and wet‑lab innovation, proposing strategic enhancements for the department

Your profile

Master’s degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a related life‑science field
Strong hands‑on expertise in 3D cell biology, including cell lines, organoids, and co‑culture systems
Proven experience with cell‑based assays, such as drug screening, invasion and proliferation assays, immunofluorescence, and live‑cell imaging
Demonstrated ability to process and work with patient‑derived material and primary samples
Solid experience in flow cytometry, including multicolour panel design and data analysis
Experience with immunological techniques, including isolation and handling of human immune cells and ELISA assays
Strong skills in protein biology, including SDS‑PAGE, Western blotting, and IP/Co‑IP
Broad expertise in advanced molecular biology techniques and advanced imaging techniques – confocal microscopy, real-time imaging, FACS
Experience in histology, including paraffin embedding, microtome sectioning, and IHC/IF staining
Proficiency in confocal microscopy, including image acquisition and analysis
Full proficiency in English; knowledge of French would be an asset
Well‑organised, autonomous, and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple experimental workflows

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