Laboratory Technician or Research Assistant

• 02 October 2026
• 70 - 100%
• Indefinite period
• English (Fluent)
• Multiple locations available Rue du Champ-Blanchod 4, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates Show more
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Position

VFI wishes to recruit a qualified laboratory technician or research assistant to strengthen our analytical activities and contribute to the research and development of emulsion-based and liposome-based adjuvants in our laboratories in Switzerland.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis of adjuvant components using HPLC/UPLC systems with UV, ELSD, CAD, and MS detection
• Assist in the research and development of vaccine adjuvant technologies, including small-scale manufacturing and quality control (QC) analysis
• Diagnose and manage the maintenance of the laboratory's liquid chromatography instruments
• Develop and optimize experimental protocols, relying on literature research if necessary
• Record, analyze, and interpret experimental data, including report writing and presentation of results
• Ensure cleanliness and order in the laboratory to promote a safe and organized working environment

Qualifications and Requirements

• CFC Laboratory Technician with experience in biotechnology, HES engineer, university bachelor's or master's degree with laboratory experience, or equivalent
• Significant experience in LC-MS with an emphasis on practical use, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Previous experience in i/ analytical chemistry: including but not limited to sample preparation, HPLC with UV, ELSD, CAD detectors, and OpenLab software or similar, ii/ physico-chemical analysis: including but not limited to dynamic light scattering, electrophoretic light scattering, light diffraction, pH measurements, osmometry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent organizational skills, autonomy, and personal motivation
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Working Conditions

• The workplace will be on-site, either at the VFI facilities in Plan-Les-Ouates (Geneva) or in Epalinges (Lausanne), Switzerland, with regular travel between the two sites.
• Full-time and part-time positions will be considered

How to Apply

Please submit your CV in English, accompanied by a cover letter detailing your motivations, qualifications, and suitability for the position. The application deadline is 31 October 2026.