Research Associate in In Vivo Genome Editing

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Your responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct in vivo studies in mouse models of genetic liver disease required for the initiation of clinical trials.
• Administer genome-editing therapeutics and other test substances using relevant routes of delivery.
• Perform animal monitoring, blood and tissue collection, necropsies, organ harvesting and downstream sample processing.
• Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments, including mammalian cell culture, DNA and RNA isolation, PCR/qPCR, cloning and preparation of samples for sequencing.
• Analyse, interpret and document experimental results and contribute to the optimisation of experimental protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that all animal experiments are conducted in accordance with approved protocols and Swiss animal-welfare regulations.
• Collaborate closely with scientists, students and external project partners across several parallel research projects.

• BSc or MSc in molecular biology, biotechnology, biomedicine, veterinary medicine, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline.
• Substantial hands‑on experience conducting experiments with mice is essential.
• Candidates should be confident in animal handling and in relevant experimental procedures such as dosing/injections, monitoring, blood sampling, tissue collection and necropsy.
• Strong practical experience in molecular and cellular biology (cloning, cell culture) and careful handling of biological samples.
• Experience with CRISPR genome editing, RNA therapeutics, lipid nanoparticles, viral vectors, liver biology or metabolic disease models is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to organise and conduct experiments independently, troubleshoot procedures and contribute effectively to multiple projects.
• A highly reliable, precise and collaborative working style, with strong attention to animal welfare and experimental documentation.
• Good written and spoken English.