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Technician - Mouse Surgery & NeuroscienceEPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: research and education. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment in the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from over 120 different countries.Technician - Mouse Surgery & NeuroscienceMissionEPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is one of Europe's most dynamic and research universities, consistently ranked among the world's top institutions. With over 16,000 students and staff from over 120 countries, EPFL offers an inspiring environment fostering excellence in research, and develops and applies advanced molecular and optical technologies to study mechanisms of surface signaling, cancer neuroscience, and protein engineering, molecular biology, cell biology, and systems neuroscience. To support our expanding in vivo and ex vivo neuroscience program, we are seeking a motivated and experienced technician to assist with mouse work, surgical procedures, and primary neuron cultures.Duties and responsibilities- Mouse husbandry and colony management: Maintain and manage mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, weaning, and record-keeping in compliance with EPFL and Swiss animal welfare regulations.- Surgical procedures: Perform surgeries (stereotaxic, viral injections, cannula implantation, cranial window) under the supervision of senior lab members and in accordance with approved animal protocols.- Primary neuron culture: Prepare and maintain primary neuronal cultures (cortical, hippocampal, or other CNS neurons), including dissection, plating, and routine maintenance.- General lab support: Maintain overall lab organization including ordering and inventory management, preparation of buffers and reagents, autoclaving, and waste management.- Safety and compliance: Ensure strict adherence to EPFL biosafety and animal welfare guidelines; assist in training new lab members on animal handling and surgical procedures.- Equipment maintenance: Maintain surgical instruments and relevant equipment in good working condition; scheduling servicing and repairs as required.ProfileRequired- BSc or MSc in neuroscience, biology, bioengineering, or a related life science field.- At least two years of hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo mouse work in an academic or industrial research environment.- Experience with primary neuron isolation and culture (cortical and/or hippocampal neurons preferred).- Proven experience with stereotaxic surgery or other neurosurgical techniques.- Valid Swiss/European animal experimentation license.- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and in an active, multidisciplinary team.- Fluency in English and French.Desirable- Experience with viral vector handling (AAV, lentivirus) for in vivo or in vitro experiments.- Familiarity with basic histology (perfusion, sectioning, immunostaining).- Experience with fluorescence microscopy or calcium imaging.We offer- A position at one of the world's top research universities.- A dynamic, diverse, and stimulating working environment at the intersection of molecular biology, neuroscience, and engineering.- Opportunities for professional development, including language and technical training courses.- Family-friendly policies and flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.Start date: As soon as possibleActivity rate: 100% (negotiable)Contract Type: 1 year renewable jid23744bdaen jit0624aen jpiy26aen