NGS and Microfluidic screening technician

A Swiss medtech startup, founded in 2023 as a spin-off from a leading technical university, is dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through state-of-the-art microfluidic technology. Built on a decade of academic research in collaboration with a multinational consortium, the company brings together experts in microfluidics, bioinformatics, and clinical oncology to revolutionize cancer therapy by identifying the most effective treatment options for patients.

This is a full-time, on-site position for an NGS and Microfluidic Screening Technician based in Epalinges. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) experiments, conducting microfluidic screenings, and collaborating with the research team to optimize experimental protocols and workflows.

• Perform microfluidic experiments for drug screening
• Prepare tumor cells
• Prepare libraries for sequencing
• Routine reagent ordering and preparation
• Optimise sample and library preparation
• Organise sample and library data
• Contribute to the development of new sequencing strategies

• CFC or BSc/MSc in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or a related field
• Hands-on experience in library preparation for RNA-Sequencing
• Experience in cell culture
• Experience with single-cell RNA-Seq library preparation (e.g., 10X Genomics, DropSeq, Fluidigm) is a plus
• Strong understanding of biology and scientific projects
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated and eager to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• No prior experience in microfluidics required — full training provided