Senior Technician | Human Technopole, Milan

Build the science that shapes the future of human health.
Application closing date: 12.04.2026

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, Human Technopole is opening the High Content Imaging Unit within the Light Imaging National Facility. National Facilities are providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure for Structural Biology, Light Imaging, Genomics, Genome Engineering, and Data Handling and Analysis.

Your mission

• Lead and optimize laboratory operations, ensuring instrument performance, advanced troubleshooting, workflow efficiency, and compliance with SOPs.
• Develop, implement, and execute high-content cell-based assays and technical services, delivering high-quality experimental outcomes.
• Provide expert scientific consultancy to internal and external users, supporting experimental design, complex setups, and data reporting.
• Manage digital platforms (ELN, LIMS), resource allocation, procurement processes, and supplier/service engineer coordination.
• Drive innovation and knowledge sharing through technology upgrades, external collaborations, and training/mentorship activities.

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

• Working with cutting-edge automated imaging systems
• Interacting with scientists in an international research institution
• Impacting science at the national level, bridging biology and data science
• Contributing to stimulating research projects

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

What you'll bring

Essential

• Master’s degree in biology, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years (Ph.D. included) in a technical or research role, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience in cell culture and cell biology related techniques
• Knowledge of automated liquid handling platforms (e.g. TECAN Fluent, BIOMEK i5/i7 or similar) and High Content Imaging platforms (e.g. REVVITY Opera/Operetta, YOKOGAWA CV7000/CQ3000, Image Express MOLECULAR DEVICES)
• Basic experience of image handling and analysis (FIJI, Cell Profiler and similar software)
• Knowledge of best practices for scientific data handling
• English proficiency

Preferred

• Phd in in biology, engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience with the above-mentioned liquid handling, automated microscopy platforms and image analysis tools: e.g. FIJI scripting, Cell Profiler pipelines
• Data Mining skills with tools like R or KNIME

Organisational and social skills

• Leadership experience, including training and supervising junior staff.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Responsible for addressing high-level technical and operational challenges
• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

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 B2

Salary: up to € 45.000,00 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).