Technician | Human Technopole, Milan

Build the science that shapes the future of human health.
Application closing date: 05.04.2026

Join a place where ambitious science thrives
Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting-edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery. Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.

Within this mission, the National Facility for Light Imaging supports internal and external users through interconnected units dedicated to Imaging, Tissue Processing, Flow Cytometry, and Ion Imaging, with additional units joining soon.

The Imaging Unit provides access to advanced light microscopy technologies, training, and integrated support for image acquisition and analysis, covering a wide range of techniques for both live and fixed samples.

We are seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented Technician, who will become part of the Imaging team, supporting the core team as well as the users of the facility.

Your mission

• Support users in basic image acquisition and instrument setup, assisting senior staff in daily facility operations.

• Perform routine data acquisition, sample preparation, and standard laboratory procedures following facility best practices.
• Participate in equipment maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting in coordination with internal teams and external service providers.
• Contribute to user training on instruments and routine techniques, ensuring correct and efficient system usage.
• Support inventory monitoring and coordination with suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth operational workflow.

Grow your skills
You will enhance your scientific and professional skills by:

• Working with cutting-edge imaging technologies
• Deepening your knowledge of microscopy
• Getting involved in cross-facility pipelines
• Supporting scientists in a cutting-edge research institution
  
  

Human Technopole supports career development through training, mentoring and dedicated learning opportunities.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Master’s degree in biology, physics or another related field.
• Min. of 1 year in a technical or laboratory support role.
• Basic knowledge of wide-field microscopy.
• Basic experience of image handling.
• Knowledge of best practices for scientific data handling.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred

• PhD in biology, physics or another related field.
• Proven extensive experience with microscopy.
• Previous working experience in a core microscopy facility or in a company active in the field of microscopy.

Social and organisational skills

• Problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Teamwork.

At HT, your discoveries contribute to a global effort to improve human health.

Why Human Technopole
HT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support. Researchers moving to Italy may benefit from attractive tax benefits. We promote work–life balance and provide parental support initiatives.

How to apply
Submit:
• CV
• Motivation letter (English)
• Contact details of two referees

This is a 3-year contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level C2

Salary: up to € 40.000,00 depending on the candidate’ seniority.
The position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).