Build the science that shapes the future of human health.
Application closing date: 05.06.2026

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.

The Human Technopole Foundation is looking for a Junior Assistant, directly reporting to the Executive Assistant and Facilities Administrator.

Your mission
The Junior Assistant, hired under a Professional Apprenticeship contract (ex-art. 44 D.Lgs. 81/2015), provides operational and administrative support to the Executive Assistant, contributing to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the Office.

The role is designed as an entry-level development pathway: the Apprentice works alongside the CSOO Executive Assistant supporting practical activities, primarily email handling, meeting and travel logistics, Excel-based data support, and basic secretarial tasks, progressively gaining autonomy in line with the individual training plan.

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

• Assisting in coordinating business travel arrangements for Scientific Operations teams, including flights, trains, hotels, transfers, and travel itineraries, while liaising with internal travel offices and external suppliers.
• Supporting the management of institutional visitors by helping with welcoming activities, badge preparation, and on-site logistics.
• Providing administrative and secretarial support through document preparation, filing, correspondence handling, and maintenance of digital documentation and archives.
• Assisting in the organisation of meetings by scheduling appointments, booking meeting rooms, preparing materials, and supporting minute-taking and follow-up activities.
• Supporting office mailbox and agenda management by monitoring deadlines, sorting communications, drafting routine responses, and ensuring timely follow-up on tasks under the supervision of the Executive Assistant.

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

What you'll bring

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Economics, Law, Languages, Communication or Humanities).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Italian (C2).
  
  

Organisational and social skills

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

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 (English)
• Motivation letter (English)

The role is designed as a structured first professional placement via Professional Apprenticeship (ex art. 44 D.Lgs. 81/2015), with a maximum duration of 36 months under the applicable CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico, Employee Level.

Salary: € 29.000,00 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).