Lab Engineer (M/F) hiPS Cell and Cerebral Organoid Culture / Viral Production

About us The hosting structure The Curie Institute Research Center The “Institut Curie” is a major player in the research and fight against cancer. It consists of a hospital and a Research Center of more than 1000 employees with a strong international representativeness. The objective of the Curie Institute Research Center is to develop basic research and to use the knowledge produced to improve the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics of cancers as part of the continuum between basic research and innovation serving the patient. Mission Job description Laboratory The “Cell Biology of Mammalian Neurogenesis” team, part of UMR 144 “Cell Biology and Cancer,” is led by Alexandre Baffet. It consists of one research professor, three postdoctoral fellows, two doctoral students, two master's students, and two engineers. The team studies the development of the human neocortex using different models, including cerebral organoids derived from human iPS cells. We focus on neural stem cells and how they generate the various cell subtypes (neurons and glial cells) that make up the neocortex. To this end, we develop and use advanced imaging methods, including real-time imaging on living tissue, to track dividing neural stem cells. Missions The selected candidate will participate in

• hiPS cell culture,
• cerebral organoid generation, their preparation for imaging (live or fixed tissue slices before immunostaining),
• virus production for the team.

The candidate will also contribute to laboratory organization and take part in one of the team's research projects depending on their interests/expertise. All tasks will be performed in close collaboration with other team members. They will also contribute to laboratory organization and take part in one of the team's research projects depending on their interests/expertise. All tasks will be performed in close collaboration with other team members. Profile Candidate Profile Training and experience required

• Assistant engineer or lab engineer (professionnal license or master 2 degree)
• Professional experience is required, either as an intern or an employee.
• Prior experience in cell culture is a plus but not required, as internal training will be provided.

Skills required

• The candidate should be comfortable communicating in English to interact effectively with all team members.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic, rigorous, and proactive person and enjoys working in a team.

All our opportunities are open to people with disabilities Contract information Type of contract : CDD Starting date: January-February 2026 Duration : 18-month renewable contract (5-year funding) Working time : full time - 39 hours per week Remuneration : according to the current grids Benefits: Collective catering, reimbursement of transportation fees up to 70%, supplementary health insurance Location of the position : Paris Contact Please send your CV, motivation letter and two referees Publication date: 15/12/2025 Deadline for application: 31/12/2025 Institut Curie is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the highest standards of research integrity.