Research assistant molecular biology 100%

Research assistant molecular biology 100%

Reference number IOB 153

The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) seeks a qualified and highly motivated research assistant with experience in molecular biology. The protein engineering facility supports the development of novel targeted therapies for ocular diseases by providing highly specific protein binders. The successful candidate will be involved in conducting in-vitro display campaigns to discover and characterize protein binders.
IOB is a research institute combining basic and clinical research. Its mission is to drive innovations in understanding vision and its diseases and develop new therapies for vision loss. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your abilities challenged, and your knowledge expanded.

Your position

• Conduct binder discovery campaigns and characterization of novel protein binders
• Find and implement optimizations of current binder discovery workflows
• Interact with researchers to support therapeutic projects and development of the protein engineering platform
• Assist with lab management duties

Your profile

• Degree (apprenticeship, BSc/MSc) in Biology, Biochemistry or similar discipline
• Practical experience with in-vitro display methods, e.g. phage, yeast or ribosome display
• Hands-on knowledge with state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques (cloning, PCR, reverse transcription)
• Basic protein purification and characterization methods (e.g. affinity chromatography, SEC, SDS-PAGE, western blots)

Additional skills (advantageous but not required):

• Practical experience with recombinant protein expression in different hosts (i.e. bacterial and mammalian)
• Protein-protein interaction analysis, e.g. by ELISA, surface plasmon resonance, biolayer interferometry
• Structural biology or modeling of protein structures

This position is hands-on and demands both an independent working style and an ability to interact comfortably with users of the protein engineering platform. Openness to innovative non-traditional solutions is important.

We offer you

• Competitive salary among the academic world.
• Five weeks of vacation for all employees, with increasing amount of vacation days by age.
• Paid Maternity-leave up to 16 weeks plus the opportunity to extend it through unpaid leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and education support.
• Family Friendly: we offer childcare subsidy, a family room.
• The chance to be part of a groundbreaking research institute making a real impact in the field of medical science
• Additional discounts and benefits: e.g. cafeteria, access to the Uni Sport offerings at university Basel, and more.

Application / Contact
To apply, please submit your application through our recruiting platform (Link ).
For more information, visit www.iob.ch . If you have questions after applying, you can contact us by simply replying to the confirmation email you will receive.
Please note that we only accept applications via the recruiting portal.
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