Lab Manager / Lab Technician (80 - 100%)

Starting 1 August 2025 or as per agreement

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 Lab of the Biozentrum is seeking a highly motivated and skilled laboratory technician. The Keller lab 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.

Your position

Lab Operations & Management

• Coordinate day-to-day lab logistics, including purchasing, finances, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and inventories; shipping of research materials (cells, reagents, tissues) to and from collaborators
• Identify and connect with relevant Biozentrum staff, serving as their main point of contact

• 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 candidates, and postdocs

• Assist with the preparation of laboratory courses (reagents, protocols, etc.) and practical training for undergraduate students

Your profile

Applicants should have a degree as a laboratory technician or a degree in Life Sciences and experience in an academic research environment (wet lab experimental work). We expect proficiency in at least one of the following areas (expertise in multiple areas is advantageous but not mandatory).

• Tissue Culture, ideally primary cells or human pluripotent stem cells
• Confocal Microscopy: Sample preparation, histology/tissue- level, image acquisition, and data analysis using tools like Fiji, Imaris, or Zen Blue
• Genomics: Techniques such as ChIP-seq, CUT&Tag, RNA-seq, library preparation for deep sequencing
• Biochemistry & Proteomics: Protein purification (cellular such as immunoprecipiations of endogenous proteins and/or recombinant proteins), protein characterization for structural biology/biophysical assays

• Experience working with non-model or emerging model organisms
• Experience in bioinformatics
• Knowledge of Drosophila genetics
• Understanding of the academic publishing process

We offer you

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to a vibrant international research community and to conduct own research projects. We have a collaborative work environment with flat hierarchies and a flexible work schedule. There is the possibility of hands-on training in relevant techniques and opportunities to acquire new skills.
The Biozentrum is a front-line international research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure and excellent working conditions.

The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of further extension. Salary and benefits according to University of Basel standards.