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The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant.
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.
In the role of Protein Engineering / Synthetic Biology Research Assistant, you will bring your expertise in protein design and expression, to participate in developing and testing new therapies to restore vision.
Your position
- Support of protein production, including transposon based stable cell expression capabilities and adherent cell lines for cell-based assays
- Ability to independently perform tissue culture assignments including protein production by transfection with recombinant DNA, and generation of stable CHO/HEK cell lines
- Discuss scientific results and concepts internally in talks and progress reports
- Present results to the external community at conferences and in publications
- Maintain clear and accurate communication with supervisor and other team members
Your profile
- Enthusiasm to establish and optimize new protocols and techniques at the bench
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Cell Biology or related discipline in Life Sciences
- Minimum 1 year-experience in, at least, two of the following fields: (1) directed evolution; (2) library generation and microplate readers; (3) molecular biology
- Proficient with sterile laboratory maintenance, and familiar with BSL1-2 requirements
We offer you
- Highly competitive conditions in a dynamic and international research community in Basel
- IOB is an equal-opportunity employer with family-friendly work policies
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