Clinical Laboratory Technician Lisboa

Overview

The Cell Centre 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 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.

Requirements

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

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.

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.