Laboratory Technician position for Next Generation Sequencing


A technician position is currently available at the Emerging Bacterial Pathogens Unit (EBPU) of Ospedale San Raffaele, Milano, led by Dr. Daniela Cirillo (https://research.hsr.it/en/divisions/immunology-transplantation-and-infectious-diseases/emerging-bacterial-pathogens.html).
The Unit is part of the Division of Immunology, Transplantation and Infectious Diseases and consists of fully equipped molecular bacteriology laboratories, BSL2/3 laboratories. The EBPU is hosting the multidrug-resistant micro-organisms (MDRO) molecular typing and surveillance service for the Hospital, the WHO Collaborating Centre in Tuberculosis Laboratory Strengthening, the Tuberculosis Supranational Reference Laboratory and an ESCMID collaboration Centre. Genomic tools based on next generation sequencing (NGS) have become widely available to perform MDRO surveillance, to investigate transmission and to detect resistance determinants. To this end, the Unit has dedicated laboratory staff and bioinformatics and sequences thousands of MDR pathogens annually, contributing also to the development of effective NGS-based strategies, protocols and interpretation tools.

The Unit is fully integrated in the scientific and highly competitive environment of the Ospedale San Raffaele.

Who we are looking for:

Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher;
  • Molecular biology techniques;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Proven ability to work in a research laboratory both autonomously and as part of a team;
  • Written and spoken English;
  • Knowledge of quality managements systems;
  • Lab Technician Membership.

Desired:

  • Genomic DNA extraction using kits and/or automated solutions;
  • Illumina NGS library preparation and use of Illumina (MiniSeq, NextSeq 500) instruments;
  • Microbiology;
  • BSL3 skills.

Work details: 

  • When: immediately available;
  • Duration: Fixed-term contract (1y) - renewable; 
  • Where: Ospedale San Raffaele, via Olgettina, 60 – Milano;
  • Salary is commensurate with experience.
Sede: Milano, MI (Italia)