Junior Biomedical Laboratory Technician Position

**Junior Biomedical Laboratory Technician position with experience in Next Generation Sequencing data production**
- (23000067)
- Commitment and contract: fixed term contract, full time_
- Location: Aosta_

**WHO WE ARE**

At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centres around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.

**YOUR TEAM**

You’d be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out the research.

The non-coding RNAs and RNA-based therapeutics Research Line is coordinated by Prof. Stefano Gustincich, with a well-established academic record in the field of the functional genomics of non-coding RNAs and RNA therapeutics.
- Molecular biology basic techniques (PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction and purification, Sanger sequencing, etc).
- Biological samples processing and storage
- DNA/RNA starting material quality/quantity control.
- NGS libraries preparation from RNA (RNAseq, SmallRNAseq, etc) and DNA (whole genome, whole exome, etc) according to the most common and widely employed protocols (probes capturing, amplicons based, etc).
- DNA/RNA libraries quality/quantity assessment.
- Sequencing RUN Management on Illumina and ONT platforms.
- Sequencing RUN preliminary quality metrics, basic evaluation.
- Familiarity with any liquid handling automation systems will be appreciated.

**WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE**
- A bachelor degree in Biomedical laboratory techniques (L/SNT3) Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
- Professional Qualification as Biomedical Laboratory Technician
- Good knowledge of the English language
- Excellent organizational skills
- Familiarity with the main IT software packages, including Word and Excel
- A cooperative approach with the stakeholders
- Accuracy and good analytical skills

**EXTRA AWESOME**
- A master in Biological Science, Biotechnology, or a similar discipline
- Documented experience in the NGS field.
- Good communication skills
- Strong problem solving attitude
- High motivation to learn
- Spirit of innovation and creativity
- Good in time and priority management
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary and multicultural environment

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- Competitive salary package for international standards
- Private health care coverage
- Wide range of staff discounts
- Flexible working time

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**
- An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us
- We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs
- If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you There’s a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation
- If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
- If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society
- We stick to our values Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission

If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply

**Application’s deadline: August 20, 2023.**
- We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia_
- Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, based in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules on protection of personal data, including those related to data security._

**Primary Location** AOSTA

**Job** Technical

**Organization** Non-coding RNAs and RNA-based therapeutics

**Job Posting** Aug 4, 2023, 4:30:44 AM