Laboratory Technician / Research Assistant
Key information
- Publication date:01 November 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Route de la Corniche 5, 1066 Epalinges
VFI’s mission is to develop innovative adjuvants and vaccine formulations to prevent infectious diseases
worldwide. Founded in 2012, VFI facilitates open access to adjuvant technology through the provision of a
range of adjuvants, research of adjuvanted vaccines, GMP manufacturing, technology transfer, and
specialized adjuvant training. VFI’s laboratories are in Geneva and Lausanne, Switzerland, with its Senior
Management team located in Europe. VFI is a partner in several international vaccine consortia and
programs, contributing to Global Health with a specific focus on low-resource settings. Our collaborators
include private companies, academic/public institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. VFI’s funders
include the European Commission, the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, the
Coalition for Epidemics Preparedness Innovations, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the National
Institutes of Health.
Position
VFI wishes to recruit a skilled Laboratory Technician or Research Assistant to strengthen our analytical
activities and contribute to research and development on emulsion and liposome-based adjuvants at our
laboratories in Epalinges (Lausanne), Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform quantitative analysis of adjuvant components using HPLC/UPLC systems with UV, ELSD, CAD,
and MS detection methods.
• Assist in the research and development of vaccine adjuvant technologies, including small-scale
manufacturing and quality control (QC) analysis.
• Troubleshoot and manage the maintenance of liquid chromatography laboratory instruments.
• Develop and optimize experimental protocols, through bibliographic research as needed.
• Record, analyze, and interpret experimental data, including report writing and presenting findings.
• Ensure cleanliness and order in the laboratory to promote a safe and organized working environment.
Qualifications and Requirements
• Laboratory technician CFC with experience in biotechnology, HES engineer, University Bachelor’s or
Master’s degree with laboratory experience, or equivalent.
• Significant experience in the use of LC-MS with a strong emphasis on practical expertise.
• Previous experience with
i/ analytical chemistry: including but not limited to sample preparation, HPLC
with UV, ELSD, CAD detectors, and OpenLab software or similar,
ii/ physicochemical analysis: including
but not limited to dynamic light scattering, electrophoretic light scattering, light diffraction, pH
measurements, osmometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to work within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent organization skills, autonomy and self-motivation.
• Excellent standard of both written and spoken English.
Working conditions
• Primary place of work will be onsite in VFI’s Lausanne facility (Epalinges, Biopôle).
• Full-time and part-time employment will be considered.
How to apply
Kindly submit in English your resume, along with a cover letter detailing your motivation, qualifications, and
suitability for the position, to hiring[@]vformulation.org, using the subject line "J2_2025". The deadline for
applications is November 30th, 2024.
