Job Opportunity: Research Assistant/Lab Technician IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is looking for a Research Assistant/Lab Technician to join the Vector Engineering and In Vivo Tumor Targeting Unit, led by Mario Leonardo Squadrito, at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget).
Our team focuses on designing and applying innovative genetic tools for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic payloads to tumors.
Our research encompasses: Identification of key cellular populations and actionable targets in tumors.
Development and deployment of cutting-edge genetic tools to modulate these targets.
We primarily base our platforms on lentiviral vectors, engineered to incorporate key molecular components that enhance their versatility and therapeutic efficacy.
Additionally, we utilize advanced technologies— Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, Multicolor flow cytometry, Confocal immunofluorescence, Sophisticated tumor mouse models to comprehensively evaluate the impact of our therapies.
Main Activities: Prioritize and execute technical and biomedical research experiments efficiently.
Prepare and analyze samples for single-cell omics, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry.
Handle in vivo tumor mouse models.
Produce and utilize gene-based technologies.
Who We Are Looking For: Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
Prior experience in biomedical/molecular research.
Proficiency in microscopy, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology, and animal handling.
Good communication skills in English.
(Optional) PhD qualification.
Work Details: Type of contract: Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
A dynamic research environment with the opportunity to contribute to the clinical translation of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).
Place of work: IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Via Olgettina, number 60 - Milan (Italy).
At San Raffaele Scientific Institute, a world-renowned center of excellence for clinical and scientific activities, we believe that considering diversity and promoting an open and inclusive environment is crucial to our success.
We are committed to ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided and based on merit without regard to age, religion, sex, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, cultural and social backgrounds, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.
We offer attractive conditions and rewards appropriate to an internationally competitive research organization.
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