Auf einen Blick
- Aufgaben: Plane, koordiniere und führe in vivo Studien mit Mäusen durch.
- Unternehmen: Die Universität Zürich, die größte Universität der Schweiz.
- Vorteile: Inspirierendes Arbeitsumfeld, Zugang zu modernster Forschung und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten.
- Weitere Informationen: Engagierte Zusammenarbeit mit Wissenschaftlern und Studierenden in spannenden Projekten.
- Warum dieser Job: Gestalte die Zukunft der Medizin durch innovative Genom-Editing-Forschung.
- Qualifikationen: BSc oder MSc in relevanten Disziplinen und praktische Erfahrung mit Mäusen.
Das prognostizierte Gehalt liegt zwischen 63000 - 77000 € pro Jahr.
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education.
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- Your responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate and conduct in vivo studies in mouse models of genetic liver disease required for the initiation of clinical trials.
- Administer genome-editing therapeutics and other test substances using relevant routes of delivery.
- Perform animal monitoring, blood and tissue collection, necropsies, organ harvesting and downstream sample processing.
- Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments, including mammalian cell culture, DNA and RNA isolation, PCR/q PCR, cloning and preparation of samples for sequencing.
- Analyse, interpret and document experimental results and contribute to the optimisation of experimental protocols.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure that all animal experiments are conducted in accordance with approved protocols and Swiss animal-welfare regulations.
- Collaborate closely with scientists, students and external project partners across several parallel research projects.
Your profile
- BSc or MSc in molecular biology, biotechnology, biomedicine, veterinary medicine, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline.
- Substantial hands‑on experience conducting experiments with mice is essential.
- Candidates should be confident in animal handling and in relevant experimental procedures such as dosing/injections, monitoring, blood sampling, tissue collection and necropsy.
- Strong practical experience in molecular and cellular biology (cloning, cell culture) and careful handling of biological samples.
- Experience with CRISPR genome editing, RNA therapeutics, lipid nanoparticles, viral vectors, liver biology or metabolic disease models is an advantage but not required.
- Ability to organise and conduct experiments independently, troubleshoot procedures and contribute effectively to multiple projects.
- A highly reliable, precise and collaborative working style, with strong attention to animal welfare and experimental documentation.
- Good written and spoken English.
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Research Associate in In Vivo Genome Editing 80 - 100 % Arbeitgeber: University Of Zurich
Die Universität Zürich ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und einer Vielzahl von Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten fördert die Universität das Wachstum ihrer Angestellten. Zudem profitieren Sie von der zentralen Lage in Zürich, die nicht nur eine hohe Lebensqualität bietet, sondern auch ein inspirierendes Umfeld für innovative Ideen schafft.
