Research Assistant / Laboratory Manager (50-100%)

Universität Basel; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Basel is seeking a Research Assistant / Laboratory Manager for the Cancer Neuroimmunology group. The role combines laboratory coordination with hands‑on experimental support in a collaborative, international research setting.

You will manage day‑to‑day laboratory operations, organize mouse colonies and assist with experimental workflows, tissue processing, and protocol development. English fluency is required, German knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifikationen

• Training as a biological laboratory technician or a related degree.
• Experience working in an academic research laboratory.
• Experience with organizing animal colonies is essential.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; good communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Laboratory management and organization of day‑to‑day lab activities.
• Maintain stocks and inventories, order supplies, and liaise with suppliers.
• Support mouse colony management, schedules and genotyping as needed.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to research projects and licenses.
• Provide training and onboarding support for new lab members.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory management

Organizational skills

Communication

English fluency

Ausbildung

Biology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Research Assistant / Laboratory Manager (50-100%)

As a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel, the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) brings together basic and clinical scientists to advance the understanding of health and disease.
We are home to more than 67 research groups and over 800 employees across six locations in the heart of Basel. Our collaborative and international environment fosters innovation, excellence, and impactful research.
The Cancer Neuroimmonology, led by Prof. Karen Dixon, is looking for a Research Assistant / Laboratory Manager.
Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.

Your position

We combine mouse tumour models, immunology, molecular biology, flow cytometry, imaging and single-cell approaches to investigate how neurons, immune cells and stromal cells communicate within the tumour microenvironment.
The position offers a varied role combining laboratory organization with hands-on experimental support. The exact balance of responsibilities can be adapted according to the successful candidate's experience and interests.

Your responsibilities

• Laboratory management and organization
• Coordinate the day-to-day organization of the laboratory.
• Maintain stocks of reagents, consumables and laboratory supplies.
• Place and track orders and communicate with suppliers and institutional services.
• Maintain laboratory inventories, equipment records, safety documentation and shared protocols.
• Support the organization of mouse colonies, experimental schedules and genotyping.
• Help establish efficient laboratory procedures and ensure that shared spaces are well organized.
• Support the onboarding and training of new laboratory members.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to research projects, animal licences and laboratory documentation.

Experimental support

• Support ongoing research projects through laboratory-based experimental work.
• Perform cell culture, routine molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Assist with tissue processing, and harvests
• Support experiments using preclinical tumour models, depending on experience and relevant training.
• Prepare buffers, media and reagents and maintain commonly used laboratory stocks.
• Contribute to the development, optimization and documentation of experimental protocols.
• Work closely with PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and other members of the laboratory.

Your profile

Training as a biological laboratory technician, biomedical analyst, research technician, or a degree in biology, biomedical sciences, immunology or a related discipline.
Previous experience working in an academic research laboratory.
Practical experience working with and organizing animal colonies is essential.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
Willingness to take responsibility for shared laboratory activities and to support a collaborative research environment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German would be an advantage but is not essential.
Experience in laboratory management is welcome but not mandatory. Applications from candidates at different career stages will be considered, and the responsibilities can be adjusted according to experience.

We offer you

• A varied position combining experimental research with laboratory coordination.
• The opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and growing research programme at the interface of cancer immunology and neuroscience.
• A collaborative, international and supportive working environment.
• Interaction with researchers across the Department of Biomedicine and the wider University of Basel research community.
• Opportunities to develop technical, organizational and project-management skills.
• A high degree of independence and the possibility to shape laboratory processes as the group develops.