Research Technician – Cell Line Dev. & Molecular Virology

iBET is seeking a highly motivated Technician to join our Cell Line Development and Molecular Virology Lab.

The candidate will provide technical and scientific support to ‘EVADE- Enabling AAV vector-based gene therapies: expanding vector genome cargo size and enhancing delivery efficiency’ (LISBOA2030-FEDER-00713000/15992).

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology and at least 5 years research experience in molecular biology techniques and animal cell culture methods.

Technical Skills

• Laboratory experience in constructing expression plasmids for mammalian cells.
• Laboratory experience in mammalian cell transfection in adherent and suspension cultures.
• Laboratory experience in viral vector production (AAV, LV) for gene therapy.
• Experience in techniques to characterize viral vectors including cell based viral titration assays.
• Experience in flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and qPCR techniques.
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written

Soft Skills

• Good communication and organization skills
• Motivation to work as a team player as well as individually
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment coupled with a proven ability to learn.

We offer an opportunity to work in an open and collaborative environment with a highly qualified, dynamic, and project-driven team.

iBET is heavily committed to enabling scientists and training students for excellence, encouraging, and fostering collaboration and innovation.

At iBET you will meet a young and international community with low average age, very gender-balanced, of around 255 qualified professionals, including more than 100 PhDs, in addition to the student community.

We offer initial and continuous training according to the level of career development, including scientific and soft skills, and an attractive salary package in line with the best international practices.

Included in our health and wellbeing promotion program, iBET Move promotes physical and mental activity to all iBET employees.

Apply now with your detailed CV, motivation letter, and diploma certificates to jobs@ibet.pt, referring to the job reference in the subject of the email “EVADE_MSC_2025”.