Biomedical Labor Technician (f/m/d)

The Center for Experimental Neurology (ZEN) is a research center of the Department of Neurology at the University of Bern. It hosts experimental laboratories conducting research in neuroscience and neurology. It includes state-of-the-art technical platform for molecular, cellular, and behavioral neurobiology.

What you can expect

ZEN (25 - 50 % permanent)

• Support with the genotyping of the transgenic mice
• Lab managements, ordering, organizing the chemicals, service of the lab equipment
• Support with the management of the mouse colonies and the animal licenses.
• Control of the Biosafety measurements
• Introduction to new lab members in the biosafety rules and guidelines of the lab and practical introduction to the animal experimental protocols.

Bridge (50 %, until 29 February 2028): Together with the researchers performing the animal experiments, which involves:

• Viral injections in the mouse brain
• Implanting the recording electrodes, analysis of the EEG recordings
• Checking the health status of the animals by administering painkillers
• Behavioral studies (rodent models), perfusing the animals and performing the histology on the brain (cryosection, immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy).

Your Profile

• Completed training as a biomed. analyst or completed training as a laboratory technician EFZ, preferably with at least 2 years of experience in the similar field
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Practical experience in animal experimentation
• Practical experience in histological techniques (cutting, frozen tissue, histochemical and immune stainings) desirable
• Very good knowledge of German and English

What we offer

We offer an exciting, international and dynamic environment with the opportunity to play an active role in the ZEN and further develop your skills and career.