Laboratory Assistant 100 %
Published
24 July 2024
Workplace
Basel, North West Switzerland, Switzerland
Category
Life Sciences
Position
The Department of Biomedicine is a joint effort between the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel. It unites basic and clinical scientists to advance our understanding of health and disease and to develop pioneering therapies benefiting the lives of patients in areas of unmet need. With more than 70 research groups and 900 employees, the Department of Biomedicine is the largest department at the University. We are located in the heart of Basel at 6 different locations. Be part of our future!
The Translational Cardiology Research Group is located at the Department of Biomedicine. The research group focuses on the autonomic nervous system and inter-organ crosstalk in the context of cardiovascular disease. Together with his team, Prof. Mahfoud is investigating how the modulation of autonomic function can prevent cardiovascular complications such as high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.
Your position
- Independent application of various molecular biological (RT-PCR, Western blot, ELISA) and histological techniques
- Microscopy and image analysis
- Experimental animal work including organ removal, injections and cardiovascular surgeries
- Optional: cell culture work and flow cytometry sample preparation
- Processing of biological samples from clinical studies
- Development and establishment of new experimental techniques
Your profile
- Completed training as a BTA/MTA or BSc/MSc in biology/biochemistry or similar medical/scientific professional fields
- Interest in the entire spectrum of basic cardiovascular research
- Practical experience in handling laboratory animals and corresponding certificate of competence for animal experimentation (FELASA Level B (LTK1)), ideally knowledge of cardiovascular operations (LAD ligation, telemetry)
- Experience in performing cell culture/cell isolation procedures/flow cytometry is an advantage, but not a requirement
- Ability to work independently and accurately, high level of communication skills and flexibility
- Very good knowledge of written and spoken English, good knowledge of German is an advantage
We offer you
- Versatile and varied work in a university environment
- Collaboration in a competent team
- Interesting, challenging and varied tasks in the field of experimental research in a translational and clinical environment
- Exciting development and training opportunities
- Attractive employment conditions and salary in line with the standards of the University of Basel
- Family-friendly personnel policy
- Campus in a central location with good transport links
Application / Contact
For further information please contact nadia.hafner@usb.ch.
Ms. Nadia Hafner, nadia.hafner@usb.ch , is looking forward to receiving your complete online application.
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