Laboratory Technician

**Your mission**:
Health and Personal Care (pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food) is one of our global business areas. In 2021, we established our **Life Science Laboratory in Lyon**, focusing on research and development in cosmetic raw materials. Our biological laboratory applies cell culture technology to determine the efficacy of active product ingredients, while our formulation laboratory facilitates research on functional ingredients.

To further strengthen our small, friendly, and effective team, we are looking for a **Laboratory Technician** to join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.

**Your Responsibilities**
- Conduct laboratory trials for R&D projects (development and validation of methods and models according to experimental design).
- Collect and analyze data from laboratory trials.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
- Manage stock: reception, registration of materials, inventory checks.
- Draft and review protocols and reports.

**Your profile**:

- Technical Skills_
- Experience in **cell biology**: sterile techniques (hood), basic cell culture knowledge.
- Knowledge of **histology/immunohistochemistry**.
- Expertise in **molecular biology**:

- Protein extraction from cells/tissues & Western Blot (and Dot Blot).
- RNA extraction from cells/tissues & RT-qPCR.
- Advantageous: experience in one of the following fields:

- Molecular biology
- Histology / immunohistochemistry
- 3D skin models
- General Skills_
- Strong interest in cosmetics.
- Ability to write protocols and analyze results (Excel).
- Proficiency in English (oral communication, reading, and writing of protocols/procedures).
- At least **1 year of professional experience** (junior profile accepted).

**Why us?**:
At Nagase, you will become part of a **small, dynamic, and international team** where your ideas matter. In our **Life Science Laboratory in Lyon**, we combine scientific expertise with creativity to shape the future of sustainable cosmetics.

What we offer:

- A friendly and collaborative working environment.
- Exciting projects at the interface of **science and cosmetics**.
- Opportunities to **develop your skills** in molecular biology, cell culture, and formulation.
- The support of a **global company** with the flexibility and spirit of a small team.

Join us and contribute to **innovative solutions for tomorrow’s health and personal care products**.

**About us**:
Nagase (Europa) GmbH is a trading subsidiary of the Japanese Nagase & Co. LTD based in Düsseldorf. Our focus lies on the areas of special and fine chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, enzymes and products for electrical and semiconductor industries. From our European headquarters in Düsseldorf and offices in London, Budapest and Lyon, we offer our customers specific solutions, products and services of the highest possible quality.