Research technician in virology, immunology and vaccines (80%)

Universität Basel; Basel; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Universität Basel in Basel seeks a Research technician in virology, immunology and vaccines (80%). You will support experimental projects, plan and execute work, and analyze data while assisting with lab organization.

The role integrates into a small, dynamic team in a top biomedical setting. Requirements include lab technician training or life sciences degree, hands-on experience in molecular biology/virology/immunology with animal models, and strong English/German communication.

Qualifications

• Trained as a laboratory technician or hold a life sciences degree.
• Practical experience in fundamental biomedical research, especially molecular biology/virology/immunology.
• Independent, precise and analytical with a strong scientific mindset.
• English and German proficiency in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental work for project tasks and contribute to data analysis.
• Support senior researchers and assist with lab organization and logistics.
• Apply standard molecular and virology techniques and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Lab techniques

Molecular biology

Virology

Immunology

Animal models

English

German

Education

Laboratory technician training

Life sciences degree

Job description

Research technician in virology, immunology and vaccines (80%)

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 division of Experimental Virology (Prof. Daniel Pinschewer) at the Department of Biomedicine is looking to recruit with immediate effect or by arrangement a highly motivated and skilled research technician.
https://biomedizin.unibas.ch/de/forschung/forschungsgruppen/pinschewer-labor/
Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.

Your position

Research projects of the group cover a broad range of topics ranging from molecular virology over mechanistic vaccinology to fundamental questions around virus – host relationship in persistent microbial infection. Accordingly the techniques applied comprise classical and cutting-edge molecular biological techniques, the engineering of viruses and their growth as well as characterization in cell culture and the assessment of immune responses in vivo in mice and ex vivo by multi-dimensional flow cytometry and serological assays. You will support the projects of experienced postdoctoral and doctoral researchers by contributing to the planning and execution of experimental work and by analyzing data. Additionally you will assume core responsibilities for the organization, maintenance and logistics of the lab.

Your profile

You have trained as a laboratory technician or hold a university degree in the life sciences. Moreover, you have practical experience in fundamental biomedical research, ideally in the domains of molecular biology, virology and in immunology using animal models. You are passionate about your work, and your scientific mindset, precision in execution of work and thought allow you to independently conduct complex experiments. You have a hardworking attitude and the strong desire to continuously learn, which will allow you to become an integral part of a young and dynamic research team. English and German in writing and speech are required.

We offer you

The Department of Biomedicine provides a highly stimulating collaborative research environment with outstanding infrastructure including cutting-edge core facilities for flow cytometry, imaging, genomics, bioinformatics, immunohistochemistry, biosafety level 2 and 3 work space.
Basel is a medium-size city with a very international spirit bringing together people from 150 nations. It is located at the tri-national border of Switzerland, Germany and France and it commonly seen as one of Europe's most important hub in life sciences. These positions offer an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and skilled individuals to contribute to a vibrant research community. Salary and benefits are according to University of Basel standards.