Research Associate in Ophthalmology

The opportunity:

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge ophthalmic research. Your main focus areas will include:

• Design, plan, and execute experiments; analyze data.
• Establish functional cellular assays, 2D and/or 3D cell culture systems for disease‑relevant models of ocular diseases.
• Perform cell engineering via nucleic‑acid‑based modalities.
• Apply state‑of‑the‑art molecular biology techniques for in‑vitro and ex‑vivo analysis such as: ex‑vivo tissue processing for FACS and OMIC analyses; protein analyses and tissue preparation (Western blot, ELISA, FACS, Luminex, immunohisto‑/ cytochemistry); histology; expression profiling (qPCR, scRNA/snRNA library preparation); microscopy and image analysis (confocal and fluorescence microscopy, high‑content imaging).
• Develop, characterize, and apply advanced in‑vitro microphysiological systems such as spheroids, organoids, organ‑on‑chip, iPSC‑derived cells.

• 3+ years of experience in a research laboratory and a MSc or BSc degree in a related scientific field, lab associate or similar education.
• The ideal candidate is scientifically curious, intellectually driven, and eager to learn and apply innovative research tools, including advanced human cellular models and molecular analyses at cellular resolution.
• Should demonstrate a ‘can‑do’ attitude, be proactive in acquiring new skills, and possess strong critical thinking and effective communication abilities.
• Proficiency in standard lab equipment, data analysis and storage tools (e.g., Graph Pad Prism, electronic lab notebooks, G Suite).
• Excellent skills in cell culture and tissue‑derived cell isolation are essential.
• You are a motivated research associate with excellent scientific, communication and organizational skills, fully committed to team effort but able to work independently.

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