Laboratory Technician - Translational Research Endocrine Tumors 90-100%
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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
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
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition
Wagistrasse 23, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Prof. Dr. med. Svenja NöltingAssistant 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 Contact Form
Contact question to: Prof. Dr. med. Svenja Nölting
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. Working at UZH
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. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Working at UZH
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. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
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
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
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition
Wagistrasse 23, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Prof. Dr. med. Svenja NöltingAssistant 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 Contact Form
Contact question to: Prof. Dr. med. Svenja Nölting
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. Working at UZH
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. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Working at UZH
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. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More