Build the science that shapes the future of human health.

Application closing date: 12.05.2026

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.

About the role:

The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team that will investigate the host-virus interplay in the human nervous system. The Senior Technician will report directly to Oliver Harschnitz, Research Group Leader of the Harschnitz Group while working in close collaboration with members of the Vannini Group and the broader NPDs Flagship Research Programme.

We are looking for highly motivated and creative stem cell biologists and virologists who have solid experience in human stem cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing, virology, and molecular biology.

Your mission

• Designing and performing experiments in the fields of stem cell biology and virology
• Precise genome engineering of hPSCs using CRISPR/Cas technology

• Establishment and optimization of new tools and protocols
• Maintaining hPSC lines and hPSC-derived cell cultures
• Generating reliable data for publication in the projects to which they are assigned and record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic)
• Providing technical support and supervision to other laboratory members, including introduction and teaching of new laboratory techniques and support of lab equipment
• Participating in key aspects of general lab management and organization (e.g., ordering/purchasing, managing inventories and stocks of samples, reagents, equipment, and materials)

What you’ll bring

Essentials

• PhD in a relevant subject area (stem cell biology, virology, neuroscience, or similar)
• 5 years of working experience as Laboratory Technician (PhD included)
• Experience in hPSC culture and differentiation
• Experience in virology and virus production/handing/infection
• Fluency in English - HT is an international research institute

Preferred

• Strong molecular biology skills (e.g. cloning, Western blot, RTq-PCR)
• Solid expertise in genome editing
• Experience in immunocytochemistry and microscopy

Organizational and social skills

• Interest to learn or develop new methodologies
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in an inclusive environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

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, Employee Level B2

Salary: up to € 41.400,00 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).