Call for a Clinical Laboratory Technician Lisboa

Call for a Clinical Laboratory Technician
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Organisation/Company Champalimaud Foundation Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Portugal Application Deadline 31 Dec 2025 - 05:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Fellowship Contract Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Cell Center is looking to expand efforts in the GMP production of cell products with a specific focus on
- monitoring.

The successful applicant is expected to be pivotal
- worker in the development and improvement of immune
- based therapies for malignant diseases and the preparation of GMP compliant production of cellular products including
- modified immune cells and monitoring of
- cancer directed vaccination.

• Duties & Responsibilities
• Lab management and organisation with an excellent team and collaborative spirit within the institution and with our international partners.
• Close interaction with clinical colleagues and within immunotherapeutic programs.
• Analysis and interpretation of immune responses
• Procurement of clinical samples and subsequent processing for molecular and functional analysis.
• Procurement of cellular products for (non-vector and
  - based) therapy
• Excellent expertise in in tissue culture
• Advanced flow cytometric analyses
• Excellent knowledge or dedication to acquire strong skills in QC documentation
• Qualifications & Skills
  • Strong knowledge in human T-cell and B-cell biology and immunology.
  • Documented and well advanced practical and theoretical knowledge in cellular analysis and immunological assays to gauge cellular and humoral immune responses.
  • Previous work experience with lentiviral (LV) and
    - LV based gene transfer is a plus.
  • Skills in DNA and RNA processing
  • Very good knowledge in molecular technologies, excellent knowledge in flow cytometry, T-cell sorting and gauging immune effector functions.
  • Team spirit and will to collaborate within the foundation and with our partner institutions with the possibility to travel for clinical, international projects.
  • Fluency in English and excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.

How to apply

To apply, please send a letter of motivation, a 2-page CV and the names and contact information of 2 references to markus. maeurer@fundacaochampalimaud. pt with “Laboratory technician [your last name]” in the subject line.

Position will remain open until filled.

Where to apply

E-mail markus. maeurer@fundacaochampalimaud. pt

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Selection process

How to apply

To apply, please send a letter of motivation, a 2-page CV and the names and contact information of 2 references to markus. maeurer@fundacaochampalimaud. pt with “Laboratory technician [your last name]” in the subject line.

Position will remain open until filled.

Additional comments

About Us

Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 250 scientists from around the world with foci in neuroscience and cancer research with a strong development in the production of cell therapy products. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic-Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.