Application Development Intern (6 month internship)

Lunaphore Technologies S.A. is a Swiss company born in 2014 with the vision of enabling spatial biology in every laboratory. Lunaphore provides solutions based on a game-changing chip technology that can extract spatial proteomic and transcriptomic data from tumors and other tissues, transforming any assay into multiplex spatial biology with an intuitive approach.

We are a team of innovators dedicated to empowering researchers in immunology, immuno-oncology, and neuroscience to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and drug development. We build solutions that simplify technology adoption of spatial biology to support the development of diagnostic tools and streamline clinical trials, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious candidate ready to make an impact in a fast-growing company, bringing awareness to the latest innovations and driving groundbreaking research forward.

For further information on Lunaphore and its products, please visit www.lunaphore.com.

To support our future growth, we are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team!

Your Missions

Reporting directly to the Application Development Manager – Engineering, you will work on optimizing multiplexed immunoassays for analyzing the tumor microenvironment on tissue samples using in-house developed microfluidic tools.

• Test newly developed prototype functionalities. These tests include microfluidic tests, immunostaining tests on tissue samples as well as verification and validation tests.
• Design protocols and execute them to test product features developed by the mechanical and software teams.
• Develop and optimize immunostaining assays on histological samples using Lunaphore’s microfluidic platforms.
• Contribute to prototypes and products continuous improvement.
• Image acquisition and processing, data analysis and reporting of results.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in immunoassay optimization.
• Experience in microscopy for analysis of histological samples.
• Experience in handling microfluidics devices.
• Good knowledge in data analysis and image processing.
• Dynamic, enthusiast and organized individual, able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• A real team player, you are also comfortable working independently.
• Fluency in French/English is a must. Any other langue is a strong plus.

We offer: 

• Hands-on experience in a real-world project.
• A dynamic company where you can have a real impact.
• An environment where you will be able to grow both professionally and personally.
• Collaborate every day with a young, interactive, and motivated team. 
• A diverse and international working environment. 

To protect the interests of all parties, LUNAPHORE TECHNOLOGIES SA will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to LUNAPHORE TECHNOLOGIES SA will be considered LUNAPHORE TECHNOLOGIES SA property.