BMA / laboratory assistant: in neuropathology 60% — Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ)
- Location
- Campus
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 15 days ago
Role overview
Work with state-of-the-art histological and molecular biological methods in the diagnosis of complex diseases of the nervous system.
You can look forward to a versatile field of work, a collegial environment and the opportunity to actively combine research and diagnostics.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland.
- Work with state-of-the-art histological and molecular biological methods in the diagnosis of complex diseases of the nervous system.
- You can look forward to a versatile field of work, a collegial environment and the opportunity to actively combine research and diagnostics.
- Processing of tissue in the context of diagnostics of the peripheral nervous system (muscle and nerve) Processing of brainwater samples (liquor)
- Acceptance of sample declarations by telephone
Main responsibilities
- Processing of tissue in the context of diagnostics of the peripheral nervous system (muscle and nerve) Processing of brainwater samples (liquor)
- Acceptance of sample declarations by telephone
- Performing various histotechnical techniques incl. Enzyme histochemistry and resin embeddings
- Performing molecular biology techniques, including Western blot and real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC)
- Expression and purification (chromatography) of recombinant protein
- Use in biosecurity laboratory stage P3* Requirements
- Training as a biomedical:r analyst:in HF, laboratory assistant:in or a completed degree (bachelor or master) in biology, biochemistry or biotechnology
- Experience in the mentioned techniques is advantageous You can easily get into new techniques
- You enjoy working in a dynamic and varied environment
- Self-employed and self-responsible working methods Team and communication-capable personality
Additional details
- Processing of tissue in the context of diagnostics of the peripheral nervous system (muscle and nerve) Processing of brainwater samples (liquor)
- Performing various histotechnical techniques incl. Enzyme histochemistry and resin embeddings
- Experience in the mentioned techniques is advantageous You can easily get into new techniques
- Self-employed and self-responsible working methods Team and communication-capable personality
Notes and original content
- Processing of tissue in the context of diagnostics of the peripheral nervous system (muscle and nerve)
- Processing of brainwater samples (liquor)
- Performing various histotechnical techniques incl.
- Enzyme histochemistry and resin embeddings
- Experience in the mentioned techniques is advantageous
- You can easily get into new techniques
- Self-employed and self-responsible working methods
- Team and communication-capable personality
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer for this role?
Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) lists CHF 44'100 - 66'900 gross per year for this position in Campus. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer?
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