Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- ETH Zürich
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Switzerland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 41
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Laboratory Technician in Cancer Research
The Molecular Oncology Lab, headed by Prof. Nicola Aceto, is located at the Institute of Molecular Health Sciences of the Department of Biology (D-BIOL) within the ETH Hönggerberg campus, the Life Science Campus of ETH Zurich, and comprises a team of dedicated scientists and collaborators across different clinics and pharmaceutical companies.
Project background
The Molecular Oncology Lab combines a wide variety of disciplines to answer outstanding questions in cancer research, with a particular emphasis on the biology of human circulating tumor cells responsible for developing metastasis in patients. This interdisciplinary research group combines microfluidics technologies, patient samples, in vivo models, genome engineering, single-cell analysis, and computational and molecular biology to study how cancer spreads. Recent discoveries from the group involve the identification of metastatic precursors in breast cancer patients (e.g. Diamantopoulou et al., Nature, 2022; Szczerba et al., Nature, 2019; Gkountela et al., Cell, 2019; Donato et al., Cell Rep, 2020), leading to the development of new clinical trials.
Job description
We seek as of now or according to agreement a highly-motivated Laboratory Technician to support current projects in the lab. The main responsibility will be processing patients' blood samples, using novel microfluidic devices followed by microscopy analysis and reporting. You will be part of an international team of researchers and participate in well-funded projects in a highly motivated scientific environment.
Your profile
- A highly motivated research technician interested in substantially contributing to cancer research
- Accepting flexible working hours (required due to the variability in sample collection times with clinical collaborators)
- Responsible and having great organization skills
- Familiar with molecular biology techniques
- Willing to collaborate with lab members and support leading projects in the lab
- Not afraid of testing new protocols and ideas
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Trained for working with “in vivo” (will be a plus)
We offer
ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits.
Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich
We value diversity
Curious? So are we.
Please submit your application package online before February 29th, 2024 including the following documents:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Reference letters
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
For more information please visit our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to M.Sc Ilona Krol, email: Ilona.krol@biol.ethz.ch (no applications).
For recruitment services, the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.
About ETH Zürich
science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education,
cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge
into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our
university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an
environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe,
yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to
develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ETH Zürich
- Country
- Switzerland
- City
- Zurich
- Postal Code
- 8006
- Street
- Rämistrasse 101
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Zurich
- Website
- Postal Code
- 8006