Laboratory Technician
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research, Medical Science -
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research, Medical Science
Career Opportunities:
Laboratory Technician (23001)
Requisition
23001
-Posted
10/11/2026
- Type of position (2) - Area of Activity (1) - Rate of Participation (1) - Faculty / Service (1) - Personnel Category (1)
UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.
The mission of the SOxHiF Core Facility is to provide users with shared access to advanced technologies in histology, multiplex imaging, and spatial and multi-omics analyses, as well as scientific and technical support for the design and implementation of complex experiments.
Its activities include data generation using established protocols, the optimization of technical procedures, and contributing to the development and validation of new methods, in line with technological advances and evolving user needs.
Within this framework, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for independently preparing, processing, and analyzing biological samples using advanced histology, immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, transcriptomics, and imaging techniques.
The Laboratory Technician will also contribute to ensuring the quality, traceability, and reproducibility of analyses, as well as to the optimization of protocols and the proper functioning of the facility's equipment.
Job informationExpected start date in position:
As soon as possible, or by mutual agreement
Activity rate: 100%
Your responsibilities- Develop and perform histology, immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence and spatial transcriptomics workflows.
- Prepare, process and analyze biological samples for research projects.
- Ensure high standards of quality, traceability and reproducibility.
- Support instrument maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
- Manage laboratory consumables and reagents.
- Train and support platform users in the application of advanced technologies.
- Contribute to the implementation and development of innovative workflows and services.
- Diploma ES in Life Sciences, Biology or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in histology and immunohistochemistry.
- Strong interest in multiplex imaging and spatial transcriptomics technologies.
- Experience in molecular biology is an asset.
- Autonomous, organized and detail-oriented working style.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Interest in cutting-edge technologies and innovation in life sciences.
We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.
UNIL is committed to:- equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
- ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
- offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance.
- equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
- ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
- offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance.
In order to increase the number of women in management positions, applications from women are particularly encouraged.
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