Reference: TM0326
Contract type: Full time position, permanent contract
Location: Bordeaux, France
Do you have hands-on experience in cell culture and a strong interest in the interactions between immune and tumor cells? Are you comfortable working with in vitro techniques such as live-cell imaging, flow cytometry, and multiparametric analyses? Join us and contribute to the next generation of immuno-oncology therapies. Apply now!
About Explicyte
Explicyte is a preclinical and translational contract research organization specialized in oncology & immunology. Our goal is to assist academics, biotechs and pharmas in the discovery of novel targets and for the development of novel cancer immunotherapies.
With a team of 25 scientists, we’re a human-sized company, which brings under the same roof cell biologists, immunologists, data scientists, and medical oncologists. Focused on sponsors’ projects, our activity also involves in-house R&D and external collaborations, which led to the publication of 30+ papers in high-impact-factor journals over the last 5 years.
Based in Bordeaux, our lab is located at the Bergonié Comprehensive Cancer Center, where we work in close contact with medical oncology teams. We believe Explicyte is a place to learn, grow, and have impact in the fight against cancer.
Your position
Within the in vitro / ex vivo team, you will perform technical activities to support sponsored and internal R&D projects, under the supervision of Study Managers. You will also contribute to daily laboratory operations under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
You will be responsible for the reliable execution of in vitro / ex vivo experiments, ensuring compliance with experimental requirements and timelines, as well as contributing to the smooth running of the laboratory.
You will work closely with all team members. You will report to the Study Managers for experimental activities, and to the executives for administrative follow-up and performance management.
What you will find at Explicyte
Your skills & traits
- Bachelor’s degree (Bac+2 / Bac+3) or equivalent in cell biology, oncology, immuno-oncology, biotechnology, or related fields
- Strong expertise in 2D cell culture (tumor and immune cells, primary cells and cell lines)
- Proven experience in immune cell isolation and characterization
- Experience in 3D tumor models (spheroids, organoids) is a strong plus
- Experience in biological sample preparation (cell freezing/thawing, pellets, supernatant collection, etc)
- Proficiency with standard cellular and biochemical analysis platforms (flow cytometry, HTRF, ELISA, spectrophotometry)
- Experience working in a GLP-compliant laboratory environment
- Good command of standard IT tools (Microsoft Office, data handling)
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to evolving experimental needs and team feedback
- Enthusiastic, reliable, and detail-oriented
Your missions & responsibilities
- Perform routine in vitro / ex vivo experimental tasks (cell thawing, passaging, amplification, freezing, sampling)
- Isolate, culture, and co-culture immune cells (immune and immune/tumor co-cultures)
- Collect and process samples for downstream analyses (flow cytometry, HTRF, ELISA, spectrophotometry, etc.)
- Acquire and record data using relevant in-house analytical platforms
- Ensure timely, accurate data capture and proper documentation for full traceability
- Maintain laboratory consumables and ensure timely ordering
- Ensure availability, proper use, and routine maintenance of cell culture equipment
- Contribute to overall laboratory organization and maintenance
Apply now!