Research Technician

Description du poste

Join UNIL, a top-tier teaching and research institution, as a Research Technician. This role offers a flexible opportunity in a dynamic environment. Tasks Support mouse colony management during maternity leave. Conduct pre-work sample collection for genotyping. Perform routine mouse handling and blood sampling tasks. Skills Must have valid LTK Module 1 certification and experience with mice. Proficient in mouse ear-punching and tail bleeding techniques. Experience with PYRAT colony management system is a plus. About the job Introduction 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. unil.ch/work Presentation The research group of Prof. Ping-Chih Ho at the University of Lausanne is seeking a motivated and reliable Research Technician (Animal Care & Genotyping Support) to join our team on a short-term basis. This role is designed to provide critical support for mouse colony management during a team member's maternity leave. If you are an experienced animal technician looking for a flexible, short-term opportunity in a cutting-edge immunology research environment, we encourage you to apply! Job information Expected start date in position : 01.10.2026 Contract length : 5 months Employment rate : 40% (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings) Workplace : Epalinges Your responsibilities Your primary focus will be providing essential pre-work sample collection and preparation to support downstream genotyping and FACS analysis (which will be conducted by other lab members). Your tasks will include: Identification & DNA Prep: Performing routine mouse ear-punching for colony identification and preparing genomic DNA from the extracted tissues for PCR. Blood Sampling: Executing scheduled tail bleedings to collect blood samples for subsequent lymphocyte isolation. Your qualifications To ensure a seamless transition and allow for immediate access to our animal facility, candidates must meet the following criteria: Mandatory Certification: Valid LTK Module 1 training (or RESAL equivalent) with up-to-date continuous education credits valid through the start date. Technical Expertise: Fully competent, confident, and experienced in mouse handling, ear punching, and tail bleeding techniques. Software Skills: Prior experience with the PYRAT colony management system is highly desirable. Working Style: Reliable, precise, organized, and capable of working independently during the designated morning shifts. What the position offers you We offer a welcoming, friendly, and collaborative working environment within a multicultural, diversified, and dynamic academic setting. You will have the opportunity to interact with top-tier international researchers and maintain your continuous education in a well-equipped, state-of-the-art facility. Contact for further information For informal inquiries regarding the position, please contact: Prof. Ping-Chih Ho Email: E-Mail schreiben Tel: +41 21 692 5947 Your application Application deadline: 31.07.2026 How to apply: Please submit your full application online, including your CV, a brief cover letter, and a copy of your Module 1 certificate. Please, send your full application in Word or PDF. Only applications through this website will be taken into account. We thank you for your understanding. Job description Click here to open the job description. Additional information Niveaux 1 à 12 : 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. unil.ch/equality unil.ch/families