Junior Research Assistant

Location: Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences - EPFL site, Switzerland

Entity: Nestlé Research

Work rate: 100%

Contract type: Temporary

Desired start date: January 5th, 2026

End of assignment: December 31st, 2026

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Maintenance and work with mammalian cell culture.  

• Interact with core facilities for processing of experimental samples. 

• Work closely with the scientists, research assistants, and students in coordinating research plans. 

• Laboratory culture media/supplements/consumables stock management. 

• Managing stock location.  

• Managing usable duration. 

• Communicating with other scientists to update the stock in the digital database.  

• Replenishing stock.  

• Processing of laboratory deliveries, receipt, storage, and notifications.  

• Generation of cell culture media.  

• Stock ingredients (chemicals/growth factors) preparations. 

• Media preparation. 

• Maintaining workplace standards.  

• Assisting in major laboratory activities. 

• Follow the laboratory Standard Operational Procedure (SOP).

What will make you successful:

• Apprenticeships graduate / Bachelor's degree / Master's degree in biology/biotechnology/bio-engineering

• Minimum of 3-years of experience in Life Sciences / Biomedical

• Experience in “mammalian cell culture” is essential

• Experience in a laboratory environment is essential (cellular and molecular biology)

• Experience working in a sterile condition

• Experience working with bioreactors is a plus (but not required). 

• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, team-working mindset

• Proficient in English, French is a plus

We look forward to receiving your complete application by applying directly online.

For more information about the position, please contact us on +41 24 442 75 26.