Technician, Legnini Group, FIS3 POLARIS projectend May – beginning June 2026Join 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.Your missionWithin the FIS-funded POLARIS project (FIS-2024-04993, CUP B53C25003890001), we are seeking a skilled and motivated technician to support a growing research team, conducting experiments, generating data and supporting the lab organization: this position is ideal for early‑career Research Technicians seeking their first professional experience in a research environment. The successful candidate will work with mammalian cell culture, RNA and protein molecular biology assays, fluorescence imaging assays and diverse library preparation protocols for high‑throughput DNA and RNA sequencing.Grow Your SkillsYou will enhance your scientific and professional skills by:Conducting experiments and providing technical support in the fields of molecular and systems biology.Maintaining and performing experiments with mammalian cell lines, induced pluripotent stem cells and organoids and applying a variety of transcriptomic technologies.Generating, adopting and optimizing new tools and protocols with the support of senior colleagues.Generating and recording data and protocols for publication.Contributing to the lab work organization, including ordering and inventory management.Working within a growing and dynamic research team: the Legnini Group is composed of a young Group Leader with a well‑established lab with 2 Postdocs, 3 PhD students, 1 Senior Technician and 1 intern, and which will grow soon with new hires thanks to recently funded projects.Collaborating with top internal and external collaborators, including access to cutting‑edge facilities.EssentialWhat you'll bringDegree in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering or other relevant areas.Previous experience in laboratories involved in the area of the main responsibilities, with particular emphasis on molecular biology, genomics or microscopy.Fluency in English, the working language of HT.PreferredBasic familiarity with at least one of the following areas: transcriptomic technologies (short/long read sequencing library preparation), and/or molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA/protein manipulations, cloning, immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation), and/or microscopy (e.G. immunofluorescence, RNA FISH, confocal microscopy), and/or stem cells and organoids (induced pluripotent stem cells, in vitro differentiation protocols, transfections/transductions), and/or gene perturbation approaches (e.G. CRISPR, RNAi, degron systems).General technical understanding of the area of genomics, next generation sequencing, cell culture, gene perturbation technologies.Organizational and social skillsDemonstrated reliability, accountability, and a professional attitude toward collaborative work and shared goals, including a consistent and proactive approach to on‑site responsibilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced research environment.Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.Commitment to working in a diverse, international research setting.At HT, your discoveries contribute to a global effort to improve human health.Why Human TechnopoleHT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support. Researchers moving to Italy may vantaggi from attractive tax benefits. We promote work–life balance and provide parental support initiatives.SubmitHow to applyCVMotivation letter (English)Contact details of two refereesThis is a 5‑year contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level C2.Salary: up to € 35.000.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).The POLARIS project “Mechanisms and Regulatory Principles of Poly(A) Tails in the Control of mRNA Metabolism” is funded by MUR under the FIS3 Fondo Italiano di Scienza (FIS-2024-04993, CUP B53C25003890001).The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above‑described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.#J-18808-Ljbffr