Lab Manager / Lab Technician (80 - 100%) Starting 1 August 2025 or as per agreement How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world's leading life sciences institutes. With 32 groups, high-end core facilities and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community! The Keller Lab of the Biozentrum is seeking a highly motivated and skilled laboratory technician. The Keller lab explores the epigenetic mechanisms and physiological relevance of gene dosage in regulating cellular function in male and female animals - from individual genes to chromosome-wide scales. Your position Lab Operations & Management Coordinate day-to-day lab logistics, including purchasing, finances, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and inventories; shipping of research materials (cells, reagents, tissues) to and from collaborators Identify and connect with relevant Biozentrum staff, serving as their main point of contact Research Support Collaborate with team members to support scientific research projects by performing experiments and developing protocols Actively participate in our research team, working closely with the group leader, undergraduates, PhD students, and postdocs Teaching & Training Assist with the preparation of laboratory courses (reagents, protocols, etc.) and practical training for undergraduate students Your profile Applicants should have a degree as a laboratory technician or a degree in Life Sciences and experience in an academic research environment (wet lab experimental work). We expect proficiency in at least one of the following areas (expertise in multiple areas is advantageous but not mandatory). Tissue Culture, ideally primary cells or human pluripotent stem cells Confocal Microscopy: Sample preparation, histology/tissue-level, image acquisition, and data analysis using tools like Fiji, Imaris, or Zen Blue Genomics: Techniques such as ChIP-seq, CUT&Tag, RNA-seq, library preparation for deep sequencing Biochemistry & Proteomics: Protein purification (cellular such as immunoprecipitations of endogenous proteins and/or recombinant proteins), protein characterization for structural biology/biophysical assays The following qualification or interests would be an asset Experience working with non-model or emerging model organisms Experience in bioinformatics Knowledge of Drosophila genetics Understanding of the academic publishing process As an ideal candidate, you are an organized and systematic personality and an excellent team player capable of effectively communicating in a culturally diverse, international environment. Fluent communication skills in German and English are essential. The successful candidate is proactive and can work independently in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office application is required. We offer you This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to a vibrant international research community and to conduct own research projects. We have a collaborative work environment with flat hierarchies and a flexible work schedule. There is the possibility of hands-on training in relevant techniques and opportunities to acquire new skills. The Biozentrum is a front-line international research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure and excellent working conditions. The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of further extension. Salary and benefits according to University of Basel standards. Bewerbung / Contact Please apply online: https://biped.biozentrum.unibas.ch/apply/lab-manager-keller-lab The application should include a brief personal statement, explaining how your qualifications and experience relate to the role, together with a full, up-to-date CV, diplomas and the contact details of at least one reference person. Review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled. Please note that only online applications will be considered. For any informal inquiries, please contact Claudia Keller Valsecchi: c.kellervalsecchi@unibas.ch www.unibas.ch If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Lab Manager / Lab Technician (80 - 100%)

Starting 1 August 2025 or as per agreement

How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world's leading life sciences institutes. With 32 groups, high-end core facilities and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community!

The Keller Lab of the Biozentrum is seeking a highly motivated and skilled laboratory technician. The Keller lab explores the epigenetic mechanisms and physiological relevance of gene dosage in regulating cellular function in male and female animals - from individual genes to chromosome-wide scales.

Your position

Lab Operations & Management

Coordinate day-to-day lab logistics, including purchasing, finances, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and inventories; shipping of research materials (cells, reagents, tissues) to and from collaborators
Identify and connect with relevant Biozentrum staff, serving as their main point of contact

Research Support

Collaborate with team members to support scientific research projects by performing experiments and developing protocols
Actively participate in our research team, working closely with the group leader, undergraduates, PhD students, and postdocs

Teaching & Training

Assist with the preparation of laboratory courses (reagents, protocols, etc.) and practical training for undergraduate students

Your profile

Applicants should have a degree as a laboratory technician or a degree in Life Sciences and experience in an academic research environment (wet lab experimental work). We expect proficiency in at least one of the following areas (expertise in multiple areas is advantageous but not mandatory).

Tissue Culture, ideally primary cells or human pluripotent stem cells
Confocal Microscopy: Sample preparation, histology/tissue-level, image acquisition, and data analysis using tools like Fiji, Imaris, or Zen Blue
Genomics: Techniques such as ChIP-seq, CUT&Tag, RNA-seq, library preparation for deep sequencing
Biochemistry & Proteomics: Protein purification (cellular such as immunoprecipitations of endogenous proteins and/or recombinant proteins), protein characterization for structural biology/biophysical assays

The following qualification or interests would be an asset

Experience working with non-model or emerging model organisms
Experience in bioinformatics
Knowledge of Drosophila genetics
Understanding of the academic publishing process

As an ideal candidate, you are an organized and systematic personality and an excellent team player capable of effectively communicating in a culturally diverse, international environment. Fluent communication skills in German and English are essential. The successful candidate is proactive and can work independently in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office application is required.

We offer you

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to a vibrant international research community and to conduct own research projects. We have a collaborative work environment with flat hierarchies and a flexible work schedule. There is the possibility of hands-on training in relevant techniques and opportunities to acquire new skills.
The Biozentrum is a front-line international research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure and excellent working conditions.

The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of further extension. Salary and benefits according to University of Basel standards.

Bewerbung / Contact

Please apply online: https://biped.biozentrum.unibas.ch/apply/lab-manager-keller-lab

The application should include a brief personal statement, explaining how your qualifications and experience relate to the role, together with a full, up-to-date CV, diplomas and the contact details of at least one reference person. Review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled. Please note that only online applications will be considered.

For any informal inquiries, please contact Claudia Keller Valsecchi: c.kellervalsecchi@unibas.ch

www.unibas.ch

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

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