Laboratory Technician – Translational Research Endocrine Tumors

The University Hospital of Zurich is among the Top Ten Hospitals in the World 2024 and provides most modern diagnostic procedures, specialized treatment at the highest medical level and cutting-edge re-search in a central location in Zurich. As an important part of the USZ, the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition treats a wide range of endocrine and metabolism-related diseases including endocrine tumors. Our research group is specialized in the identification and modulation of dysregulated molecular signaling pathways and personalized therapy of neuroendocrine tumors. We use, among others, cell line models, human patient-derived tumor primary cultures and xenograft animal models.

Laboratory Technician – Translational Research Endocrine Tumors

• Independent implementation of translational research experiments such as multiple drug testing in 2D and 3D cell culture, human tumor primary culture, cell proliferation/viability/apoptosis/migration assays, xenograft mouse models (including animal monitoring, surgery, injections and imaging), Western blot (including the JESS machine), PCR, RT-PCR, cloning, ELISA, histology, immunostaining, (fluorescence-)microscopy, FACS, seahorse and interpretation of next generation sequencing data
• Experience with animal experiments is welcome
• The willingness to carry out animal experiments is desired
• Basic data analysis and documentation of procedures and results
• Active participation in research group meetings and research seminars
• Operation and maintenance of lab equipment and facilities
• Participation in the management of lab inventory including the evaluation of new lab equipment

• Practical experience in basic methods of biology and histology such as cell culture, tumor primary culture, Western blot, PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA, histology, immunostaining, (fluorescence-)microscopy and FACS
• Practical experience with animal experiments is a plus
• Basic knowledge in seahorse and next generation sequencing is a plus
• Good knowledge in MS Office suite (Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Basic knowledge in statistics is a plus
• Good communication skills in English and German
• You are motivated, team-orientated, friendly and authentic
• Detail-orientated and can-do attitude

We offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring and socially relevant environment.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us.

• A highly motivated and dynamic research team with open-minded environment researching novel therapeutic approaches for neuroendocrine tumors of high clinical relevance
• Access to good trainings offered by the University of Zurich
• Opportunities to learn new skills including animal experiments
• Very broad range of tasks and responsibilities

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Assistant Professor for Endocrine Tumors and Senior Physician (Oberärztin) at the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital of Zurich, USZ and University of Zurich, UZH
Joint Leader of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Board and the Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumor Center - ENETS Center of Excellence Zurich, Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich (CCCZ), University Hospital of Zurich, USZ, UZH