Technician / Senior Technician In Spatial Biology Milano

Technician / Senior Technician In Spatial Biology
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE : 20/07/2024 About Human Technopole: Human Technopole (HT) is an international life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health.

Researchers at HT work together to enable interdisciplinary research and to create an open, collaborative environment that will help promote life science research both nationally and internationally.

About the position: As part of a collaboration between the HT centres of Structural Biology and Computational Biology, we are seeking a talented Technician in Spatial Biology , to develop new techniques at the intersection of expansion microscopy and spatial transcriptomics.

The post will contribute to the design, implementation and optimisation of new methods for the combination of microscopy-based subcellular imaging, including expansion microscopy and cryo-electron tomography, and spatial 'omics methodologies.

The post will be responsible for all the aspects related to sample preparation and imaging with the support of the Light Imaging National Facility and the Structural Biology National Facility at the Human Technopole.

We are seeking a highly motivated applicant with expertise in microscopy.

The candidate must have a solid cell biology background, experience with multiple microscopy techniques and be highly organized and meticulous.

Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Applicants should have a first degree in biological sciences or equivalent.

The candidate will collaborate with other members of HT, including computational scientists and bioinformaticians for the analysis of the data and light microscopy as well as cryo-electron microscopy experts.

They will work closely with a diverse team to formulate and validate hypotheses.

The work will be supported by the HT National Facility for Light Imaging and the HT National Facility for Genomics, which is equipped with the latest cutting-edge platforms.

Key tasks and responsibilities Designing, implementing and optimising new microscopy techniques that combine modern cellular imaging with spatial 'omics.

Manipulate human tissues and human-derived model systems.

Applying, generating, and optimizing protocols for standardising procedures.

Generating reliable data for publication in the projects to which they are assigned and recording all data and results in specified forms.

Working with the HT National Facility for Light Imaging and for Genomics for sample profiling, if required.

Providing technical support and supervision to other laboratory members, including introduction and teaching of new laboratory techniques and support of the use of lab equipment.

Liaising with the Lab Manager and other staff to write risk assessments and ensure that they are regularly updated.

Essential requirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, e. g. , molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or in a related field of the life sciences.

Expertise in microscopy techniques.

Considerable experience in laboratories involved in the areas of main responsibilities (for Senior Technician, at least 5 years of proven experience as Laboratory Technician).

Fluency in English – HT is an international research institute.

Preferential requirements: Documented hands-on experience with the application of cutting-edge methods in microscopy.

Experience with molecular biology techniques.

Expertise in manipulating human tissues.

Organizational and social skills: Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and to work independently.

Excellent organization and communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating by the ability to lead and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Instructions Please apply by sending: i) a CV ii) a motivation letter in English iii) names and contacts of 2 referees For any inquiry about the call, please feel free to contact Prof Andrea Sottoriva at ****** (this email address should not be used to send applications).

Why Human Technopole HT seeksscientific excellence, we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls.

Our working environment isinternational, friendlyandinclusive.

Our scientistswork together across disciplineson research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergiesbetween their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches.

We believe thathighly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results.

We engage inoutward-facing scientific activitiesaimed at benefiting the national and internationalresearch community. Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.

Main benefits • Welfare plans.

• Canteen service.

• Counseling.

• Support for relocation.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68/99.

Number of positions offered:1 Contract offered: CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Fixed-term 3 years - employee level.

The position is based inMilan Salary range: up to 41K.

Tax benefits where applicable.

" The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances".

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