Research Assistant/Technician (Laborant:in) 60%

University of Basel; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Basel invites a Research Assistant/Technician to join the Developmental Genetics Group, which studies signaling interactions and molecular mechanisms that control embryonic development.

You'll work with mouse models, organoids, and genome-wide approaches using advanced imaging and molecular tools. Good knowledge of English is essential.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biomedicine within Basel's international research environment.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship as molecular biology research technician or equivalent.
• BSc or MSc in molecular biology with strong lab skills.
• Experience with mouse models and transcriptome analysis preferred.
• LTK1 or FELASA certification and animal experiment experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join Developmental Genetics to investigate signalling and molecular mechanisms of embryonic development.
• Use mouse models and organoids to study gene regulatory networks.
• Apply state-of-the-art genetic and molecular technologies.
• Collaborate in an international team and communicate in English.

Skills

Molecular biology

English proficiency

Education

BSc in Molecular Biology

MSc in Molecular Biology

Molecular biology technician apprenticeship

Tools

Mouse models

Organoid systems

Immunofluorescence

Genome-wide approaches

3D confocal imaging

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Basel Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Other Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 21 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer 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.

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.

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.

We offer a stimulating discovery research environment in an internationally renowned research team at the University of Basel. The group is located in one of the flagship Research Institutes at the Department of Biomedicine with state-of-the-art research facilities and excellent training and career development opportunities.

For more information, please go to: https://www.devgenbasel.com/

The University of Basel is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salaries.