Research Assistant/Technician (Laborant:in) 60%

Universität Basel; Basel; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universität Basel seeks a Research Assistant/Technician for the Developmental Genetics group to study embryonic development using mouse models and organoid systems.

The candidate should have an apprenticeship as a molecular biology laboratory technician or a BSc/MSc in molecular biology, with hands-on experience in mouse work, transcriptome analysis, immunofluorescence and protein biochemistry. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship as molecular biology laboratory technician or a BSc/MSc in molecular biology.
• Prior experience with mouse models and/or transcriptome analysis (immunofluorescence, cells, embryo sections, protein biochemistry) is advantageous.
• Certification for animal experimentation (LTK1 or FELASA) is preferred.
• Good knowledge of English as working language.

Responsibilities

• Join the Developmental Genetics Research Group and contribute to study of embryonic development.
• Investigate gene regulatory networks using mouse models, human disease models and organoid systems.
• Apply state-of-the-art genetic and molecular technologies, genome-wide approaches and 3D confocal imaging.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Mouse models

Transcriptome analysis

Immunofluorescence

Protein biochemistry

English (spoken)

Education

Apprenticeship as molecular biology laboratory technician

BSc/MSc in molecular biology

Job description

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 Developmental Genetics led by Prof. Aimée Zuniga, is looking for a Research Assistant/Technician.
Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.

Your position

The Research Assistant will join the Developmental Genetics Research Group, which investigates the signalling interactions and molecular mechanisms controlling embryonic development. Our research uses genetically engineered mouse models, mouse models of human diseases, and organoid systems to investigate the gene regulatory networks that control normal organ development and the alterations resulting in congenital disorders. We combine these experimental models with state-of-the-art genetic and molecular technologies, genome-wide approaches, and advanced 3D confocal imaging techniques.

Your profile

Applicants must have completed an apprenticeship as molecular biology research technician (Laborant:in) and/or hold a BSc/MSc in molecular biology and excellent skills in molecular biology. Prior expertise in using mouse models and/or transcriptome/analysis (immunofluorescence cells/frozen embryo sections, protein biochemistry etc) will be an asset for the position. Applicants with certification for animal experimentation (LTK1 or FELASA certification) and experience in using mouse models will be given preference. Good knowledge of (spoken) English is important as this is the working language.