Lab Technician - Genomic Technologies Facility, Lausanne

Career Opportunities: Lab Technician - Genomic Technologies Facility (22814) Requisition ID 22814 -Posted - 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.

Presentation The mission of the Genomic Technologies Facility (GTF) is to provide users with

shared access to state-of-the-art genomics technologies , as well as

advanced support

for experimental design, project execution, and data analysis.

The team consists of around ten scientists working across both laboratory and data analysis activities. These activities include the

production of genomic data

using established protocols, as well as the

development—design and optimization—of new methodological approaches .

In this context, the laboratory technician will be responsible for

carrying out various types of genomics experiments

submitted to the platform (short-read sequencing, long-read sequencing, single-cell genomics). She/He will also contribute to the

development and validation of new methods

in line with technological advances and user needs.

Job information Expected start date in position: To be agreed

Activity rate : 100%

Your responsibilities In your functions, you will have to:

Perform quality control assessments on samples provided by platform users (RNA, DNA, or sequencing libraries)

Prepare sequencing libraries from various types of biological material (RNA, DNA, single‑cell)

Operate and execute sequencing runs on multiple instruments (Illumina, Element Biosciences, Pacific Biosciences)

Provide direct communication and support to users concerning the experimental work conducted by the platform

Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures and to the maintenance of quality standards

Optimize, develop, and evaluate new methods and technologies in genomics

In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills :

Bachelor of Science from a University of Applied Sciences (HES) in Life Technologies or Life Sciences / Master of Science from a University of Applied Sciences (HES) in Life Technologies or Life Sciences

3 years of professional experience in high-throughput sequencing (library preparation and operation of high-throughput sequencers)

What the position offers you 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.

For any specific enquiries, please contact:

Please submit your application including a CV, a letter of motivation via the UNIL application service.

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