For our client, an international pharma company based in Basel, we are looking for a Research Associate in vivo models.
General Information: - Start date: 01.01.2024 - Latest Start Date: 01.03.2024 - Planned duration: Project planned until 2 years - Extension: not likely - Workplace: Basel - Workload: 100% - Team: ca. 13 people - Department: Inflammation and Immunology Discovery (PIA) - Working hours: Standard, working on the weekends if needed
Tasks & Responsibilities: - Use transgenic mouse models to support different rare blood disorder projects - Collaboratively design, execute, and interpret data from preclinical ex vivo/ in vivo studies in the area of rare blood disorders - Work with primary cells and tissues including patient-derived material - Continuously improve test systems, treatment, analysis, and data evaluation. Contribute to work process optimization including data capture, storage and assay automation - Work closely with all members of the group, share duties, maintain a clean work environment and actively contribute to the positive work atmosphere within the group Must Haves: - MSc/BSc in Life Sciences (cellular/ molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, hematology, stem cell biology), or completion of an apprenticeship for a research associate with at least 3 years of academic or industry experience working with in vivo models - Min. 3 years mouse work experience; managing transgenic animals, injections, tissue sampling and processing - Experience in cell culture and applying analytical technologies such as flow cytometry and ELISA for data analysis and result evaluations - Technical and theoretical background/expertise in immunology, hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) and bone marrow (BM) biology (desirable) - Excellent data management and record-keeping skills - You can communicate fluently in English - Skillfully able to interact effectively with people, work in a team, and have strong commitment to teamwork Nice to Have: - LTK module 1, FELASA or equivalent certification - Scientific accomplishments and successful collaborations documented by publications in high-impact journals (desirable) Temporary