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--- base: / meta-keywords: meta-viewport: width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 --- Laboratory Technician or Research Assistant =========================================== 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 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 using 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 LC\-MS with emphasis on practical use, troubleshooting and maintenance * 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 * Place of work will be onsite either in VFI’s facilities in Plan\-Les\-Ouates (Geneva) or in Epalinges (Lausanne), Switzerland, with regular travels between both facilities. * 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. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026\.  * Vaccine Formulation Institute SA Rue du Champ\-Blanchod 4 1228 Plan\-les\-Ouates * jidd908a23jm jit1040jm jiy26jm