Technical Associate / Lab Technician (80-100%)

Publication date:17 October 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Place of work:Basel

About the job

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 Valsecchi group 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. We are looking for someone that helps our group understanding the molecular mechanisms governing the regulation of sex chromosomes in non-model organisms.

Your position

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.

Assist with the practical training of undergraduate students.

Your profile

Essential Qualifications:

MSc. degree in Life Sciences or a degree as a laboratory technician.

Experience in an academic research lab.

Hands-on knowlege in at least one of the following areas:

Imaging: Sample preparation (whole mount and/or sections/histology) and fluorescence microscopy (epifluorescence/confocal)

Genomics: Techniques such as ChIP-seq, CUT&Tag, RNA-seq, library preparation for deep sequencing.

Any of the following qualification or interests would be an asset:

Experience or interest rearing or working with non-model or emerging model organisms.

Knowledge of image analysis software like Fiji, Imaris, or Zen Blue.

Drosophila genetics.

Understanding of the academic publishing process.

Key Competencies:

Organized and systematic personality with the ability to work independently.

Ability to perform experiments reproducibly, ensuring consistency and reliability in wet lab procedures and documentation of data.

Team player capable of effectively communicating in a culturally diverse, international environment and across disciplines (e.g. with bioinformaticians).

Fluent in German and English (working language) and proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.).

Enthusiasm for contributing to a multidisciplinary scientific environment exploring diverse topics, from basic biology to disease-relevant areas.

We offer you

Access to a modern, well-equipped working environment at the Biozentrum.

A collaborative work environment with flat hierarchies.

Support for professional development and career advancement, opportunities to acquire new skills.

The position is financed by third party funding and thus fixed-term for two years. Salary and benefits according to University of Basel standards.

Application / Contact

Please apply online https://biped.biozentrum.unibas.ch/apply/technical-associate-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 two reference letters. Review of applications will start immediately and proceed until the position is filled. Only online applications will be considered.

For any informal inquiries, please contact: Write an email

Universität Basel
4000 Basel