Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Technicianess

IGI Therapeutics SA, succursale d'Epalinges - April 22, 2026

Key Responsibilities

- Culture of mammalian cell lines, including maintenance, amplification, banking, quality control, and characterization of multiple 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 report results in laboratory notebooks in a timely manner.

- Write detailed protocols and contribute to internal documentation following company standards.

- Present experimental results in English during regular team meetings.

- Contribute to general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep, reagent preparation, and ordering of supplies.

- Comply with all safety and HSE guidelines.

- Perform other relevant responsibilities as required to support project and departmental goals.

Qualifications

  • Technical degree in immunology, oncology, cellular biology, or a related life sciences field.
  • Hands-on expertise with 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 an advantage.
  • 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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Location : Epalinges
Country : Switzerland

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