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Laboratory Technician – Translational Research Endocrine Tumors

Universität Zürich
8952 Schlieren, ZH
Vollzeit
08.03.2025
Vollzeit
Universität Zürich

Laboratory Technician – Translational Research Endocrine Tumors

Stellenbeschreibung

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition

Laboratory Technician – Translational Research Endocrine Tumors 90 - 100 %

Start of employment in October 2024, permanent employment

The University Hospital of Zurich is among the Top Ten Hospitals in the World 2024 and provides most modern diagnostic procedures, specialized treatment at the highest medical level and cutting-edge re-search in a central location in Zurich. As an important part of the USZ, the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition treats a wide range of endocrine and metabolism-related diseases including endocrine tumors. Our research group is specialized in the identification and modulation of dysregulated molecular signaling pathways and personalized therapy of neuroendocrine tumors. We use, among others, cell line models, human patient-derived tumor primary cultures and xenograft animal models.

Your responsibilities

  • Independent implementation of translational research experiments such as multiple drug testing in 2D and 3D cell culture, human tumor primary culture, cell proliferation/viability/apoptosis/migration assays, xenograft mouse models (including animal monitoring, surgery, injections and imaging), Western blot (including the JESS machine), PCR, RT-PCR, cloning, ELISA, histology, immunostaining, (fluorescence-)microscopy, FACS, seahorse and interpretation of next generation sequencing data
  • Experience with animal experiments is welcome
  • The willingness to carry out animal experiments is desired
  • Basic data analysis and documentation of procedures and results
  • Active participation in research group meetings and research seminars
  • Operation and maintenance of lab equipment and facilities
  • Participation in the management of lab inventory including the evaluation of new lab equipment

Your profile

  • Practical experience in basic methods of biology and histology such as cell culture, tumor primary culture, Western blot, PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA, histology, immunostaining, (fluorescence-)microscopy and FACS
  • Practical experience with animal experiments is a plus
  • Basic knowledge in seahorse and next generation sequencing is a plus
  • Good knowledge in MS Office suite (Excel, Word and Power Point)
  • Basic knowledge in statistics is a plus
  • Good communication skills in English and German
  • You are motivated, team-orientated, friendly and authentic
  • Detail-orientated and can-do attitude

Information on your application

Please include in your application a letter of motivation, CV, certificates and recommendation letters and send your application to Prof. Dr. med. Svenja Nölting.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development
  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food
  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts
  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment
  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition

Wagistrasse 23, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland

Further information

Questions about the job

Prof. Dr. med. Svenja Nölting
Assistant Professor for Endocrine Tumors and Senior Physician (Oberärztin) at the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital of Zurich, USZ and University of Zurich, UZH.
Joint Leader of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Board and the Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumor Center - ENETS Center of Excellence Zurich, Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich (CCCZ), University Hospital of Zurich, USZ, UZH

Working at UZH

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