Clinical Laboratory Technician

The Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technician to join our team at the Champalimaud Experimental Clinical Research Programme, specifically the Immunotherapy / Immunosurgery Lab.

We are looking to expand efforts in the GMP production of cell products. The successful applicant is expected to be a pivotal co-worker in a team dedicated to develop and improve immune cell-based therapies for patients with cancer with a focus on GMP compliant production of cell products including gene-modified immune cells.     

The selected candidate will assume the duties/responsibilities below

- 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 programmes;
- Analysis and interpretation of immune responses;
- Procurement of clinical samples;
- Procurement of cellular products for (non-vector and vector-based) therapy;
- Execution of processes in immune-histology and cellular analysis;
- In vitro tissue culture;
- Advanced flow cytometric analyses and QC documentation; 
- Molecular biology skills. 

Department

Champalimaud Experimental Clinical Research Programme Immunotherapy/Immunosurgery

Website: https://fchampalimaud.org/research/groups/maeurer

Number and type of fellowships or contracts to be awarded

1 research technician fellowship 

Application start date

As soon as a candidate is selected

Application closing date

31-08-2024

Research Field

Biological sciences and Medical sciences.

Required Education Level

Masters degree.

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

- ​​​​​​Very good knowledge in molecular techniques, cloning, 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.

Essential skills

- Strong knowledge in human T-cell and B-cell biology and immunology
- Documented and well advanced practical and theoretical knowledge in (human) T-cell  immunology,  T-cell receptor, B-cell receptor structure / analysis and biology, DNA cloning and (vector, e.g. lentiviral) guided transfer of genetic material into recipient cells
- Experience working with lentiviral (LV) and non-LV based gene transfer
- Excellent skills in immuno-histology and in situ analysis of B- and T- cell responses in malignant diseases
- Required Languages: Fluency in English and excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English

Benefits

- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

- Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.

- Maximum allowable duration of the contract including the respective renewals OR Initial duration: 12 months with possibility of renewal, the contract is first provided for three months and then prolonged.

Eligibility criteria

National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences Areas or other related scientific areas and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed. 

In case of PhD degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 341/2007, of 12th of October, and all formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the deadline for application submission.

Selection process

Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in call. Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials:  CV 70% weighting, motivation letter 20%, interview 10% (in case of a tie).

 If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation. 

Evaluation Committee members

Dr. Markus Maeurer, Dra. Joana Lérias, Dra. Cristina Afonso

Application materials

- Two-page CV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (one single pdf document). 

- Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal. 

How to apply

Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing the application materials stated in the call. 

The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission. This call reference is: ClinicalLaboratory Technician 2024.

Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.

Notification of results

All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days.The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process.

After being notified, candidates will have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email (careers@research.fchampalimaud.org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee's decision will become definitive

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. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer.  Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. 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.

Relevant Institutional Information

In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs,  trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.

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Legal Notices

The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be canceled at any time on or before the jury’s evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.