Rachel Lavenir

I’ve been a Labmanager – Senior Research Technician for 19 years.
I have acquired and deepened my knowledge in molecular and cell biology, cell culture, sequence analysis, virology and immunology. I joined the G5 Molecular Diversity of Microbes in September 2023. I’m working on understanding how bacteria defend themselves against viruses. In particular, I work on the Lamassu defense system.

I’m in charge of the experimental and technical aspects, as well as the management of equipment, consumables, orders, etc…

I also look after the unit’s health and safety.

EDUCATION

• 2002 – BTS Anabiotec (Analyses Biologiques et Biotechnologiques)
• 2003 – Biotechnologies Specialisation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

• 2023- present – Labmanager- Senior research Technician – G5 Molecular Diversity of Microbes
• 2015 – 2023 – Senior research Technician –  Immunology of Funal Infections – Pasteur Institut
• 2007 – 2015 – Lab Technician-  Dynamique of Lyssavirus and Host Adaptation – Pasteur Institut
• 2005 – 2017 – Lab Technician – Pathogen Genotyping and Public Health Platform – Pasteur Institut
• 2004 – 2005 – Lab Technician – Genomic Platform – Pasteur Institut
• 2003 – 2004 – Lab Technician – INSERM Unit U590 – Laboratory of Analytical Cytology – University of Medecine Rockefeler, Lyon