Molecular Biology Research Assistant, Translational Research

Molecular Biology Research Assistant, Translational Research

IOB - Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel

Basel, Switzerland

Your responsibilities

• Construct gene therapy vectors by molecular cloning;
• Evaluate gene therapy efficiency using various molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, sequencing, Western-blot, immunohistochemistry;
• Perform cell-culture and cell-based assays;
• Establish new techniques and protocols;
• Support of PhD students and postdocs in their research activities in the Translation Group;
• General administrative support and maintenance of the lab;
• Mouse work experience; managing transgenic animals, injections, tissue sampling and processing
• Participate in the development and translation of cutting edge gene therapeutic methods.

Requirements

• Biologielaborant/in (or equivalent education) or Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology or related field;
• Strong background in molecular biology, at least 3 years experience with basic molecular lab work (DNA, RNA purification, PCR, cloning etc.);
• LTK module 1, FELASA or equivalent certification;
• Independence in the planning, conducting, analysis and troubleshooting of standard molecular biology experiments;
• The candidate should be highly organized, precise, detail-oriented and computer skilled;
• Good written and verbal communications skills;
• Fluency in oral and written English.

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