Research Technician

EPFL

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.MissionThe Laboratory of Microbiology and Microtechnology at EPFL focuses on bacterial physiology, antibiotic tolerance, and host-pathogen interactions. Our research combines state-of-the-art optical and atomic force microscopy, microfluidics, tissue engineering, molecular biology, bacterial genetics, and single-cell analysis. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Technician to join our team full-time.Main duties and responsibilitiesGeneral laboratory managementMaintenance of cell stocks, plasmids, and reagent databasesProviding technical assistance to other lab membersExperimental design and executionData analysis and presentationYour profileA Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) or equivalent, or a BSc/MSc in a related fieldExperience in laboratory organization and managementStrong attention to detail, precision, and organizational skillsGood communication skills in English (written and spoken)At least two years of hands-on laboratory experienceRelevant skills*Cell and tissue cultureOrganoidsOrgan-on-chip systemsMicrofluidicsFluorescence microscopyQuantitative image analysisMolecular biologyGeneral microbiologyBacterial geneticsInfection biology*We welcome applications from candidates who are experienced in one or more of these areas and strongly motivated to learn new skills.We offerMembers of the Laboratory of Microbiology and Microtechnology share a strong commitment to training and mentoring young scientists. Our research environment offers unique opportunities to acquire new knowledge, technical expertise, and advanced laboratory skills. Research in the Laboratory of Microbiology and Microtechnology is supported by major funding bodies, including the Swiss National Science Foundation and the European Research Council. For more information about our group, please visit our website and explore our recent publications :https://mckinney-lab.epfl.ch/InformationsContract Start Date: 01/03/2026Activity Rate: 100%Contract Type: Fixed-term (CDD)Duration: One-year contract, renewableContact:Write an emailOnly candidates applying through the official EPFL website or via our partner JobUp will be considered.