Research Technician (m/f/d) – full time

In our warm and welcoming company, you will provide technical support to operate and maintain our state-of-the-art multiplex immunofluorescence system (Comet Lunaphore), under the supervision of the Technology Implementation Manager. The platform allows sequential staining and imaging of a single tissue section for multiple markers, giving a far richer picture of pathology than conventional single-marker staining. You will support the establishment of panels applied across a range of skin and hair pathologies and industrial client projects, working closely with the responsible manager.

Your core, routine responsibility will include 

Running multistaining protocols on the Comet machine  

Day-to-day management of the consumables and reagents required for the Comet workflow 

Preparing samples for Comet analysis, including fixation and embedding of tissue, cryosectioning and FFPE sectioning, and slide preparation 

Full training will be provided on the Comet workflow described above. Beyond this, general training on other major QIMA Monasterium techniques will also be offered, including hair follicle and skin organ culture.

Completed training as a Medical / Biological-technical assistant or an honours bachelor degree in a relevant subject 

Good knowledge in immunohistochemistry and routine histology 

Good knowledge of Computer Skills and Microsoft Office 

Experience in biological research laboratories and with laboratory techniques 

Sound knowledge of English (Company language: English) 

Candidates with documented know-how and experience in skin and/or hair research will be preferred 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills 

Good coordination, time management, data collection and analysis 

Flexibility

What we offer

• An initial fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension and the prospect of a permanent contract

• Incorporation in a young and dynamic corporate environment 

• Excellent learning and development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge 

• Flexible working hours within team/project requirements (flexible working hours with core hours)

• A corporate culture that values respect, diversity, and social responsibility

• Company pension scheme Additional benefits: company bonus and access to corporate benefits (employee discounts with numerous providers) 

• Additional benefits: company bonus and access to corporate benefits (employee discounts with numerous providers)