Research Technician

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 institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working
environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000
researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Research Technician

Mission

The 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 responsibilities

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General laboratory management

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Maintenance of cell stocks, plasmids, and reagent databases

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Providing technical assistance to other lab members

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Experimental design and execution

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Data analysis and presentation

Your profile

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A Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) or equivalent, or a BSc/MSc in a related field

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Experience in laboratory organization and management

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Strong attention to detail, precision, and organizational skills

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Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)

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At least two years of hands-on laboratory experience

Relevant skills*

- Cell and tissue culture
- Organoids
- Organ-on-chip systems
- Microfluidics
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Quantitative image analysis
- Molecular biology
- General microbiology
- Bacterial genetics
- Infection biology

*We welcome applications from candidates who are experienced in one or more of these areas and strongly motivated to
learn new skills.

We offer

Members 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/

Informations

Contract Start Date: 01/03/2026

Activity Rate: 100%

Contract Type: Fixed-term (CDD)

Duration: One-year contract, renewable

Contact: john.mckinney@epfl.ch

Only candidates applying through the official EPFL website or via our partner JobUp will be considered.