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Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Lausanne, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Please submit your application before the 10th of June.

ADM's global Nutrition business is represented by Human Nutrition, Health & Wellness and Animal Nutrition divisions. The Health & Wellness and Animal Nutrition Research teams are present in 4 locations (Spain, North America, France and Switzerland) and focus on developing cutting-edge technological and science-based products.

The successful candidate will report to the Spore-forming Bacteria Manager, and will be based in Lausanne, Switzerland. This individual will play a key role within the team, and will focus primarily on mammalian cell culture work, including growth, monitoring, storage, and utilization for probiotic assessment, with both primary and immortalized cell lines. Additionally, the candidate will work with spore-forming bacteria for extensive characterization. This includes cultivating and handling candidate spores, as well as conducting intensive screening for potential beneficial effects, involving the use of mammalian cells and simulated microbiome work.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Familiarity with mammalian cell culture techniques including aseptic technique, sub-culturing, counting, handling of adherent cells and cells in suspension, cell line authentication, and primary cell isolation.
  • Maintenance and organization of a cell culture laboratory, including equipment cleaning, media preparation, contamination checks, and cryopreservation and cataloguing of cell lines.
  • An in-depth understanding of microbiology techniques necessary for bacteria characterization and enumeration.
  • Reporting results, proposing technical solutions, and participation in data analysis.
  • Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning and calibration.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the laboratory.
  • Ensure sufficient availability and timely replenishment of laboratory consumables and optimal lab workflow/ organization (equipment maintenance, pipette calibration, etc.).
  • Work within SOPs and technical documentation applicable in BLS2 labs and in the company.
Your Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, strain development, bioengineering, or related fields.
  • Over 3 years of experience in cell culture and microbiology, preferably in industrial and BSL2 settings.
  • Proven significant experience in mammalian cell culture and microbiology, with experience handling spore-forming bacteria preferred but not essential.
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
  • Demonstrated scientific rigor.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others both as part of a local team and in a global context.
Our Offer:
  • Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
  • A company culture which promotes continuous learning.
  • An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.


#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 04/02/25
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