Laboratory Technician

veröffentlicht am: 23.01.2019

Institut, Seminar, Klinik / Institute, Department, Clinic

Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Abteilungsbeschreibung / Description of UZH unit

The Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IREM) is a research institute from the University of Zurich localized at the life-science campus in Schlieren. The mission of the institute to link basic research to clinical application by identification of disease pathomechanisms and the development of next-generation therapies for neurologic/neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

Aufgabenbereich / Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:
• Cell culture work (stem cells, neural precursors, neurons, cardiomyocytes)
• Execution of biochemistry and molecular biology experiments using various techniques including ELISA/MSD, PCR, cloning, plasmid preparation, Western blot and others
• Immunocyto- and Immunohistochemistry
• Preparation of virus such as Lentivirus or AAV
• In vivo experiments
• Contribution to the organization and maintenance of the laboratory and the cell culture
• Detailed documentation of the experimental work

Beschäftigungsgrad / Workload in %

80-100 %

Anforderungen / Qualifications

• Trained Lab Technician or Master of Science (no higher degree)
• In-depth experience in cell culture work (especially stem cells) and molecular biological techniques
• 1+ years of previous experience in a research-intensive laboratory
• Good English skills, both oral and written
• Teamwork, commitment, sense of responsibility

Sprachkenntnisse / Language requirements

• Good English skills, both oral and written

Computerkenntnisse / Computer skills

Office

Wir bieten / We offer

We offer the work in a highly motivated and dedicated team, diversified tasks and the possibility to learn new cutting-edge technologies. The salary is calculated according to cantonal regulations and your qualifications.

For additional information about an employment at the University of Zurich please visit www.pa.uzh.ch/en/Willkommen-an-der-UZH.html

Stellenantritt / This position opens on

01.03.2019 or later

Auskunft erteilt / More information

Dr. Christian Tackenberg

E-Mail

christian.tackenberg@irem.uzh.ch

Bewerbungen / Application

Please email your application to christian.tackenberg@irem.uzh.ch. Please include a cover letter, CV, reference letters and a list of techniques (and cell types / cell lines) you are familiar with. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Dr. Christian Tackenberg
Universität Zürich
Institut für Regenerative Medizin
Wagistrasse 12
8952 Schlieren

Bewerbungsfrist

31.03.2019