Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
LOA - Lab Technician
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 6 months
Are you fascinated by the complex interplay between microbes and human biology? Are you passionate about the practical laboratory work required to uncover the secrets of the microbiome? Do you thrive in a collaborative laboratory environment where precision and scientific curiosity are paramount?
Then we need your dedication and expertise! L'Oréal is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented laboratory technician for our Microbiome Discovery team. This is a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in pioneering research and support the development of next-generation cosmetic innovations through the study of host-microbiome interactions.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Conduct and Support Assays: Perform cell-based assays to study host-microbiome interactions, focusing on mechanistic and immunological mechanisms, while optimizing established protocols.
- Laboratory Operations and Maintenance: Assist with the setup and daily maintenance of our lab, including cell cultures, equipment, and inventory, ensuring the highest standards of safety and functionality are met.
- Experimental Execution: Carry out in vitro experiments and screenings of microbiome-derived compounds or formulations in collaboration with your colleagues.
- Collaboration and Support: Work closely with scientists to develop assays.
Requirements
- Documented experience from a laboratory environment, specifically with cell culture techniques and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA, qPCR, TEER).
- Strong practical experience in maintaining a sterile cell culture environment and handling biological samples.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with microbiome-related techniques (MIC, HALO).
- Experience from a start-up laboratory environment or assistance in setting up new laboratory workflows.
- Experience with immortalized cell cultures, primary cell culture, or co-culture models.
- Experience with laboratory automation.
We Offer
- A significant role in the exciting field of microbiome-based cosmetics.
- A state-of-the-art research environment with access to the latest technologies.
- A collaborative and supportive team of scientists and experts.
- The opportunity to see your technical work translated into innovative products that make a difference for millions of people.
- A culture that values technical expertise, precision, and scientific perseverance.
About the Company
L'Oréal
For over a century, L'Oréal has believed that beauty requires science. Science and technology enable us to invent safe, reliable, sustainable, and responsible beauty products and experiences that change people's lives.
L'Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested heavily in its research with a high level of ambition. With over 4,000 L'Oréal researchers in R&I, you will become part of the Microbiome Discovery domain, where we seek to solve problems through the control of microbial dysbiosis and by changing the way people interact with their own microbiome.
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