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Laboratory Technician for Molecular Biology 30 %

Inseriert am: 02.05.2019

Laboratory Technician for Molecular Biology


veröffentlicht am: 01.05.2019


Institut, Seminar, Klinik / Institute, Department, Clinic


Nanobody Service Facility (NSF)


Abteilungsbeschreibung / Description of UZH unit


The Nanobody Service Facility (NSF) (www.nsf.uzh.ch/en.html) is a recently established technology platform of the University of Zurich (www.researchers.uzh.ch/en/technologyplatforms.html), located at the Vetsuisse Faculty in the direct vicinity of Irchel Campus. The NSF provides the technology and know-how in production of single-domain antibody fragments, commonly known as nanobodies, to the research community. Due to increasing demand for our services, we offer the advertised position.


Aufgabenbereich / Responsibilities


You will be assisting in generation of phage-displayed nanobody libraries. The work will include standard laboratory techniques such as RNA isolation, amplification and purification of DNA, cloning, preparation of media, and some special techniques involving selection and amplification of bacteriophages.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for the quality control, documentation and laboratory maintenance.


Beschäftigungsgrad / Workload in %


30 %


Anforderungen / Qualifications


Ideally, you have an apprenticeship as laboratory technician with in-depth experience in cloning and related molecular biology techniques. Experience in phage display is a plus.
Good organizational skills, reliable and trustable processing of SOPs, attentive, dedicated and independent working attitude round up your profile.


Sprachkenntnisse / Language requirements


Fluency in English, both oral and written is a must.


Spezielle Anforderungen / Special requirements


Reliable and attentive working attitude.


Wir bieten / We offer


We offer a one year part-time position for a highly dedicated research technician. Further development of the facility would enable a possibility for increase of working appointment percentage and contract extension in the future. The NSF is situated in Parasitology Institute of the University of Zurich in a dynamic and diverse international research environment. Attractive location near one of the biggest university campuses (Irchel) offers various education and lifestyle opportunities.
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


Immediately or by arrangement.


Auskunft erteilt / More information


For further information please contact Dr. Saša Štefanić, PhD-DVM, Manager NSF (sasa.stefanic@uzh.ch, +41 44 635 85 11).


E-Mail


sasa.stefanic@uzh.ch


Bewerbungen / Application


Please submit your application as a single PDF to sasa.stefanic@uzh.ch (subject: Laboratory Technician for Molecular Biology). Only online applications will be considered.


Saša Štefanić, PhD, DVM,
Universität Zürich
Head of the Nanobody Service Facility, Institute of Parasitology, University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 266a
8057 Zürich


Bewerbungsfrist


30.05.2019

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