Job Description

• Role Overview
  The applicant will work within INVITROLIZE and support the activities in the cell culture laboratory by maintaining the laboratory but also the cell lines used in the various 3D in vitro models and support the research staff in other routine applications. To this end the successful candidate will perform all basic steps of cell culture independently and evaluate the effects of chemical exposure using established laboratory techniques (e.g. cell viability assays, ELISA, PCR, etc.).

• Key Responsibilities

  • Support the maintenance of the laboratory, Freezing, thawing, passaging and seeding of cells and maintaining the stock of cells.
  • Performing mycoplasma tests, quality control of cells etc.
  • Perform various assays to analyse the effects of chemical exposure on cells.
  • Prepare reagents, media, and test items in compliance with internal procedures.
  • Record experimental data accurately in lab notebooks and digital systems.
  • Contribute to assay optimization, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate calibration and consumables inventory.
  • Support preparation of technical reports and internal documentation.

   

• Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Biotechnology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field.
  • 1–3 years of hands-on laboratory experience in cell culture or in vitro assays (industry experience preferred).
  • Experience working under SOP-driven environments.
  • Strong attention to detail and data integrity mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Job Description

About INVITROLIZE

INVITROLIZE is a young and innovative biotech start-up delivering cutting-edge services to industry through advanced 3D in vitro models of the alveolar barrier. We partner with clients across multiple industrial sectors to assess the hazard of inhalable materials.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated Lab Engineer with a background in cell biology to join our growing team. The selected candidate will test inhalable materials using our 3D in vitro models and state-of-the-art exposure equipment. You will contribute to in-house pre-validation studies under laboratory conditions and subsequently apply these assays to a wide range of contaminants, including chemicals and nanomaterials.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments using our 3D in vitro models of the alveolar barrier

• Analyse relevant biomarkers and prepare biological samples for downstream analysis

• Apply biochemical and molecular biology methods to support experimental workflows

• Contribute to the pre-validation and optimization of assays under laboratory conditions

• Document experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately and rigorously

• Collaborate with the team to interpret data and contribute to scientific reports or publications

Your Profile

• Degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)

• Experience with in vitro cell culture techniques; knowledge of advanced multicellular or 3D in vitro models is a strong advantage

• Familiarity with biochemical and molecular biology methods (e.g. ELISA, PCR, Western blot, microscopy)

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a laboratory environment

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced start-up setting

• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) — our working language is English