Clinical Laboratory Technician

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

The successful applicant is expected to be pivotal co-worker in the development and improvement of immune cell-based therapies for malignant diseases and the preparation of GMP compliant production of cellular products including gene-modified immune cells and monitoring of anti-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 vector-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 non-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.