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--- base: meta-keywords: meta-viewport: width=device-width, title: Laboratory Technician or Research Assistant --- 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\\. !\[Vaccine Formulation Institute SA\]( ) \* Vaccine Formulation Institute SA Rue du Champ\\-Blanchod 4 1228 Plan\\-les\\-Ouates \* \[ \](\) jpidd908a23jm jpit1040jm jpiy26jm