Laboratory Technician | Tumor and Microenvironment Unit

at  Humanitas

Località:Rozzano, IT, 20089
Laboratory Technician | Tumor and Microenvironment Unit
The Tumor and Microenvironment Unit, led by Dr. Diletta Di Mitri at Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Milan, is seeking talented researchers to join our dynamic research team. We are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow, a bioinformatician, and a laboratory technician to contribute to cutting-edge projects funded by the Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca sul Cancro (AIRC) and Fondo Italiano per la Scienza (FIS).
Our research focuses on dissecting the complex interactions between tumors and their surrounding microenvironment, particularly investigating the role of immune cells and the extracellular matrix in metastasis formation. A core aspect of our work is to explore the influence of innate immune cell subsets on tumor progression, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance, with the ultimate goal of developing innovative immunotherapeutic strategies to reprogram the tumor microenvironment and fight cancer.
The Humanitas Clinical and Research Center provides an outstanding setting, combining state-of-the-art laboratory facilities with a close integration of clinical and research activities, fostering a highly collaborative and productive environment.
Join us in advancing tumor immunology research and contribute to the development of innovative cancer therapies!

The lab technician will assist in a wide range of laboratory activities, including maintaining mouse colonies and supporting the team in conducting experiments. You will also manage lab inventory and assist with electronic orders.

You’re the perfect candidate if you have:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology.
• Proficiency in animal handling, genotyping, and colony management.
• Experience in tissue preparation and staining is a plus.
• Knowledge of standard cellular and molecular biology protocols

What we offer:
In Humanitas you will find a stimulating and dynamic research environment, a strong network of international collaborators and interesting opportunities for your professional growth.
You’ll be involved with autonomy and responsibility on prestigious projects accessing to state-of-the-art infrastructure and core computing and experimental facilities in a vibrant, world-class research environment.
All candidate data collected from the application shall be processed in accordance with applicable law: Dlgs 198/2006 e dei Dlgs 215/2003 e 216/2003; privacy ex artt. 13 e 14 del Reg. UE 2016/679