Research Assistant, Translational Research
Vor 6 Tagen
IOB - Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel - Basel
Employees
per arrangement
IOB is a research institute combining basic and clinical research. Its mission is to drive innovations in understanding vision and its diseases and develop new therapies for vision loss. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your abilities challenged, and your knowledge expanded. We are seeking a highly motivated **Research Assistant to join the**Ophthalmic Translational Research Group**.
**Your responsibilities**:
- Key person for lab organization and administration
- Perform molecular biology experiments (cloning, DNA, RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, sample preparation for sequencing)
- Perform histology on tissue samples, including sectioning, immunostaining, and confocal imaging
- Perform cell culture (standard cell lines, iPSC, iPSC-derived cells)
- Quantify images using pre-defined algorithms
- Prepare GLP compliant reports
- Keep an overview of the budget and handle orders for the group
- Collaborate closely with group members and other IOB groups and platforms
**Requirements**:
- Biologielaborant/in (or equivalent education) or Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology or related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in ophthalmology or a similar research field
- Strong experience of cell biology, molecular biology and biological research
- Enthusiasm to support the research activities of the group through detailed lab organization
- Ability to follow GLP compliant SOPs and precision in documenting findings and preparing reports
- Independence in planning, execution, analysis and troubleshooting of standard molecular biology experiments
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and computer skilled
- Prior experience in Lab Organisation
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Fluency in oral and written English and German
**We offer**:
- Competitive salary among the academic world.
- Five weeks of vacation for all employees, with increasing amount of vacation days by age.
- Paid Maternity-leave up to 16 weeks plus the opportunity to extend it through unpaid leave.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and education support.
- Family Friendly: we offer childcare subsidy, a family room.
- The chance to be part of a groundbreaking research institute making a real impact in the field of medical science.
- Additional discounts and benefits: e.g. cafeteria, access to the Uni Sport offerings at university Basel, and more.
**Application / Contact**
**Contact**:
- IOB - Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel
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