Job opportunity

Laboratory Technician in Cellular Immunology / Laboratory Technician in Cellular Immunology

IGI Therapeutics SA, succursale d'Epalinges Epalinges April 23, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain mammalian cell lines, encompassing amplification, banking, quality control, and characterization of various cell lines.
• Isolate and culture primary human cells (e.g., isolation of PBMCs, NK cells, or T cells).
• Perform and analyze immuno-oncology in vitro assays for the characterization of novel biological candidates, including but not limited to:

  • Primary human cell-based assays
  • Multicolor flow cytometry
  • Multiplex cytokine profiling

• Analyze experimental data using appropriate software (e.g., FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, Excel, JMP) and document results in laboratory notebooks promptly.
• Write detailed protocols and contribute to internal documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Present experimental results in English during regular team meetings.
• Assist with general laboratory maintenance, which includes equipment upkeep, reagent preparation, and ordering supplies.
• Adhere to all safety and HSE guidelines.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as needed to support project and departmental goals.

Qualifications

  • Technical degree in immunology, oncology, cellular biology, or a related life sciences field.
  • Hands-on expertise in primary cell culture, flow cytometry (mandatory), and cytokine analyses.
  • Experience working in BSL-2 facilities and isolating immune cells from human biological samples (e.g., PBMCs).
  • Proficiency in multicolor flow cytometry data analysis using FlowJo or equivalent software.
  • Strong understanding of immunological principles and cell-based assay development.
  • Prior experience in oncology, antibody discovery, or drug development within an industrial or translational research environment is advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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Work locationEpalinges, Switzerland

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