Research Technician / Assistant (f/m/d) 50%

Start date: 1 September 2026 for 2 years (until 31 August 2028)

USZ Campus

We are looking for a Research Assistant / Technician in our research group in experimental haematology. The position is offered in the Deuel research group within the Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology at the University and University Hospital of Zurich.

Our research group focuses on haemato-oncological diseases and stem cell biology, with a particular emphasis on endogenous retrotransposons. We expect you to plan your tasks carefully, execute them precisely, document your results reproducibly and to be proud of your work. Positive work ethics, a collaborative mindset, and a strong interest in translational research are prerequisites for this position.

Main tasks

Tissue culture of primary cells and cell lines
Molecular biology including cloning, PCR
Laboratory Animal work including management of colonies, genotyping and support with experimental procedures
Active participation in lab organization and duties

Your profile

Completed training as a laboratory technician and/or a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in life sciences
Proficiency in written and spoken English, German is a plus
Experience in laboratory animal work (LTK1 or FELASA B equivalent certificate) or willing to undergo the necessary training
Previous experience in the above listed tasks, especially cell culture (any stem cell culture experience is a plus), molecular biology techniques or handling animals is highly desirable
Good organizational skills
A team player with the ability to learn and to work enthusiastically, open-minded, friendly personality and a flexible character

Our benefits

We offer you a friendly working environment in a young, highly motivated and flexible team led by physician scientists with extensive national and international research experience. Get involved in state-of-the-art research techniques and gain first-hand insights into the working environment of an academic laboratory within the University Hospital of Zurich.

Your application

Please submit your application including CV, diplomas, and motivation letter, together with the contact information of two references, to Dr. med. Teresa Olbrich (teresa.olbrich@usz.ch) and Dr. med. Dr. sc. nat. Jeremy Deuel (jeremy.deuel@usz.ch).

We look forward to receiving your application

Rahel Aggeler
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