Lab Technician In Vitro / Ex Vivo Immuno-Oncology

Ref. TM0326In vitroFull-time — permanent contractBordeaux, France

In vitro Lab Technician Cancer Research

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 specialty oncology CRO based in Bordeaux, France, embedded at Institut Bergonié. We support academics, biotech, and pharma partners across the drug-development pipeline — from target discovery through translational studies that connect laboratory findings to clinical outcomes.

We're a human-sized team of scientists — cell biologists, immunologists, data scientists, and medical oncologists under one roof. Alongside sponsor projects we run in-house R&D and external collaborations, which have led to 30+ peer-reviewed papers over the last five years.

Our lab sits inside the Bergonié Comprehensive Cancer Center, in close contact with medical oncology teams.

The 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.

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
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