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The Hepatology Laboratory at the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology focuses on the molecular mechanisms leading to immune-mediated and cholestatic liver diseases. In particular, we perform research in regard to the gut-liver axis, the development of cholestasis, liver fibrosis and cholestatic pruritus (itching). As of November 2025 or by appointment we are looking for a personality as a Technician, Dipl. BMA, MTLA, bachelor in biology

• Assistance and execution of animal experiments (mouse)
• Supervision and introduction of new staff members to animal experiments
• Genotyping (PCR-based)
• Tissue embedding and preparation of tissue sections for morphology/histology
• Skills to perform molecular biology experiments, especially RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, real-time PCR, protein isolations, western blot, immunofluorescence studies, ELISA, immunohistochemistry would be ideal.
• Flow cytometriy
• Familiarization of master students and PhD students with the daily laboratory routine
• Collaboration in block practicals (provision of material, organization of workstations, etc.)
• General laboratory work

• Completed training as biological technical assistant, medical technical laboratory assistant (SRK recognition for foreign training qualifications) or completed biology studies (bachelor / master).
• Experienced in handling laboratory animals (mice) and performing mouse experiments
• Detailed understanding of basic biology
• Experienced in common molecular biological methods
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English
• Enjoys working with undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs
• Open, helpful, enthusiastic, efficient, conscientious, reliable, accurate, flexible
• Ability to work independently and on one's own initiative as well as in a team
• Knowledge of common office programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Flexible working hours with willingness to work on weekends if required by (mouse) experiments