TECHNICIAN - TISSUE PROCESSING UNIT - NATIONAL FACILITY FOR LIGHT IMAGING

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE.
26th of May Human Technopole (HT) is a new interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health.
HT has the mission of conducting cutting-edge research but also to translate innovation into methods and tools available to the entire National scientific community.
To this end, HT is opening National Facilities that will provide state-of-the-art research infrastructure for Structural Biology, Light Imaging, Genomics, Genome Engineering, and Data Handling and Analysis.
Overview – National Facility for Light Imaging The National Facility for Light Imaging supports both internal and external users.
The facility has four, highly interconnected infrastructural units (IU).
Imaging, Tissue Processing, Flow Cytometry and Ion Imaging.
Automated Imaging and Tech-Development will be soon part of the facility.
In particular the Tissue Processing focuses on providing cutting-edge technologies, services, and trainings to advance Spatial Biology and Digital Pathology technologies in close collaboration with other National Facilities for the Italian Scientific Community and the HT research groups.
Within this framework, we are looking for a research technician, who will report directly to the manager of the Tissue Processing.
Key tasks and responsibilities Processing, sectioning and staining of Fresh, Frozen and FFPE samples from the fixation to the imaging.
Tracking the samples through every process with the help of a Laboratory Information Management System.
Support and train internal and external users to Unit’s equipment usage.
Participate in key aspects of general Unit management and organization (e.
., managing inventories of samples and reagents, managing equipment and performing quality controls).
Manage data collection and delivery, provide support for proper data evaluation.
Support in the development and implementation of SOPs and/or experimental pipelines, implementing new protocols and tools in integration with other facilities.
Report regularly with colleagues and line manager on the flow and timeline of projects.
Promote networks with other national and international Facilities and Units.
Mandatory requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.
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Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Biotechnology).
+3 years of technical and working knowledge in histology technologies with FFPE and Frozen sample, including experience in immunostainings.
Fluency in English – HT is an international research institute.
Preferred requirements Experience with a wide variety of tissue types (from Human biopsies to organoids) and techniques (from DNA-ISH to multiplexing Immunofluorescence).
Experience with sample preparation for Spatial Biology workflows.
Experience with high throughput whole slide imaging technologies.
Experience with Laser Capture Microdissection technologies.
Experience with 3D Clearing and imaging techniques.
Experience with Expansion Microscopy techniques.
Organizational and social skills.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Ability and interest to learn or develop new methodologies.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, proactive attitude to solve problems and ability to work to deadlines.
Excellent organizational, team-building, communication skills and work ethic.
Ability to independently develop, optimize and deploy research support, as a member of a closely collaborative team.
Application Instructions Please apply by sending.
i) a CV ii) a motivation letter in English iii) names and contacts of at least 1 referees Questions concerning the role and any queries regarding the terms and conditions should be sent to (terms and conditions) (these email address should not be used to send applications).
Why Human Technopole HT seeks scientific excellence, we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls; Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive.
Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches; We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results; We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community.
Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.
Main benefits Welfare plans.
Canteen service.
Work-life balance provisions.
Italian language training for foreigners.
Maternity leave up to 1 year and other support for new parents.
Counseling.
Flexible working hours.
Remote working policy.
Support for relocation.
Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L.
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Number of positions offered.
1 Contract offered.
CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Fixed-term -3 years – employee level.
Salary indication.
up to (RAL) depending on the seniority.
The position is based in Milan Tagged as.
Life Sciences