Lab Manager / Lab Technician (80 - 100%)

Your position

Lab Operations & Management

• Coordinate day-to-day lab logistics, including purchasing, finances, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and inventories; shipping of research materials (cells, reagents, tissues) to and from collaborators
• Identify and connect with relevant Biozentrum staff, serving as their main point of contact

Research Support

• Collaborate with team members to support scientific research projects by performing experiments and developing protocols
• Actively participate in our research team, working closely with the group leader, undergraduates, PhD students, and postdocs

Teaching & Training

• Assist with the preparation of laboratory courses (reagents, protocols, etc.) and practical training for undergraduate students

Your profile

Applicants should have a degree as a laboratory technician or a degree in Life Sciences and experience in an academic research environment (wet lab experimental work). We expect proficiency in at least one of the following areas (expertise in multiple areas is advantageous but not mandatory).

• Tissue Culture, ideally primary cells or human pluripotent stem cells
• Confocal Microscopy: Sample preparation, histology/tissue-level, image acquisition, and data analysis using tools like Fiji, Imaris, or Zen Blue
• Genomics: Techniques such as ChIP-seq, CUT&Tag, RNA-seq, library preparation for deep sequencing
• Biochemistry & Proteomics: Protein purification (cellular such as immunoprecipiations of endogenous proteins and/or recombinant proteins), protein characterization for structural biology/biophysical assays

The following qualification or interests would be an asset

• Experience working with non-model or emerging model organisms
• Experience in bioinformatics
• Knowledge of Drosophila genetics
• Understanding of the academic publishing process

As an ideal candidate, you are an organized and systematic personality and an excellent team player capable of effectively communicating in a culturally diverse, international environment. Fluent communication skills in German and English are essential. The successful candidate proactive and can work independently in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office application is required.

We offer you

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to a vibrant international research community and to conduct own research projects. We have a collaborative work environment with flat hierarchies and a flexible work schedule. There is the possibility of hands-on training in relevant techniques and opportunities to acquire new skills.
The Biozentrum is a front-line international research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure and excellent working conditions.

The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of further extension. Salary and benefits according to University of Basel standards.