Research Assistant
Pubblicato il 09-10-2026 - Ospedale San Raffaele in Milano
IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is looking for a Research Assistant/Laboratory Manager to join the “Human hematopoietic development and disease modeling” unit led by Dr. Andrea Ditadi. The laboratory combines developmental, stem cell and molecular biology to understand normal and pathological human hematopoietic development. We are looking for a highly motivated and versatile researcher who will contribute directly to experimental projects while also supporting the day-to-day scientific and organizational activities of the laboratory.
Main responsibilities
- Human pluripotent stem cell culture, maintenance and directed differentiation, including engineering of hPSC lines and primary cells
- Mouse work, including breeding, genotyping, in vivo procedures, blood and tissue collection, organ isolation and analysis
- Molecular and cellular assays, including PCR, RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA and flow cytometry
- Experimental planning, data analysis, troubleshooting and optimization of established and newly developed protocols
- Training and technical support of lab members, and contribution to the interpretation and publication of research findings
- General laboratory organization and maintenance, including inventories, ordering, equipment maintenance and experimental records
Candidate skills
- Biomedical or life-science degree at Bachelor, Master or PhD level, with previous hands-on research experience
- Previous experience with mouse experimentation is required
- Previous experience in cell culture and molecular biology
- experience with hPSCs would be an asset
- High accuracy, reliability and attention to detail, with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, with a proactive, flexible and self-motivated approach to work
- Strong team spirit and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- good oral and written English
What we offer
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