Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Technicianess

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Technician/Manager

The Hausmann group, part of the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at ETH Zürich, is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician/Manager to join our dynamic research team. Our group focuses on understanding the interactions between the intestinal epithelium, immune cells, and intestinal microbiota to maintain intestinal homeostasis and combat diseases such as infections and chronic inflammation.

Position Details

This position is available at a commitment level of 50-100% and requires a completed MSc or relevant apprenticeship. Our team enjoys regular group discussions and one-on-one meetings, as well as opportunities to contribute to collaborative research projects both within and outside our group. As a member of our team, you will benefit from access to advanced facilities and a vibrant network of microbiology, immunology, and epithelial cell biology experts at ETH and UZH.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory duties and organize lab space and inventory.
• Assist in conducting experiments, including organoid work, media supplement and buffer preparation, qPCR, anaerobic bacterial culture, synthetic biology, microscopy, animal experiments, and organization.
• Oversee the management of the laboratory strain collection.

You will play a vital role in our ongoing research into the mechanisms that regulate intestinal homeostasis. The starting date for this position is flexible, with a preference for no later than March 2026.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A completed training as a laboratory technician or a master’s degree in Health Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Strong teamwork abilities and enthusiasm for organizing and coordinating complex tasks.
• Relevant experience in areas such as (organoid) cell culture, microbiology, metabolomics, molecular biology, and immunology wet-lab work.
• Familiarity with mouse experimental models is desirable but not mandatory.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; proficiency in German is a plus.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the online application form below. Include the following documents:

• Your CV and a brief summary of past research.
• A motivation letter.
• Copies of relevant degrees.
• Names of two references.

Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Us

The Mucosal Crosstalk group led by Dr. Annika Hausmann is part of the Mucosal Immunology lab, directed by Prof. Emma Slack, within the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, under the Department for Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) at ETH Zurich. Our team of engineers, materials scientists, biochemists, and biologists collaborates to tackle pressing societal issues, including microbiota-associated and chronic inflammatory diseases.

We look forward to your application!