Research Assistant Position At Sr-Tiget Immune Core At Ospedale San Raffaele
Pubblicato il 17-09-2026 - Altro in Milano
IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is looking for a Research Assistant to join the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget) Immune Core. We are looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant with a strong background in immunological assays, and expertise in experimental animal models to work as part of an enthusiastic and dynamic research team investigating multiple immunological aspects associated to in vivo and ex vivo gene and cell therapies for inherited genetic diseases.
Location: Milano, LOM, IT.
Main activities Assays to investigate antigen (Ag)-specific cellular responses (primary cells from several disease models)
Establishment of Ag-specific T cell lines
Differentiation of dendritic cells (DC) and their use for Ag presentation in vitro and in vivo experiments
LV mediated modification of DC, B and T cells for in vitro and in vivo experiments
Cytokine quantification (Multiplex assay-Luminex)
Determination of Ag-specific antibodies (Abs) titer (ELISA)
Basic Molecular biology and biochemistry (PCR, cloning, western blots, enzymatic activity test)
Flow cytometry (sample preparation/acquisition/analysis, FACS sorting)
Development and optimization of new assays
Mouse work (mice handling, in vivo treatments)
Training of new lab members
Who we are looking for Biomedical degree or PhD with strong lab experience
High accuracy,
reliability, precision
Experience in T cell functional immune assays
Experience in B cell functional immune assays will be a plus in the selection
Experience in animal handling
High motivation to work in an international, fast-paced environment
Excellent organization skills
Friendly, collaborative, pro-active mindset
Good oral and written English skills
We offer One-year fixed-term contract (assunzione a tempo determinato), renewable
Competitive salary, based on qualification and experience
A dynamic lab environment and the chance to make important contribution to biomedical research
At San Raffaele Scientific Institute, a world-renowned center of excellence for clinical and scientific activities, we believe that considering diversity and promoting an open and inclusive environment is crucial to our success. We are committed to ensure that equal employment opportunities are provided and based on merit without regard to age, religion, sex, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, cultural and social backgrounds, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.
We offer attractive conditions and rewards appropriate to an internationally competitive research organization.