Proteomics Laboratory Assistant

The Functional Genomics Center Zurich (FGCZ) is a joint state-of-the-art research and training facility of the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. With the latest technologies and key expertise for omics research, the FGCZ provides research services and project support to the Zurich life science research community.

Project background

The FGCZ Proteomics Unit supports internal and external research groups by offering services, training, and instrument access. The analytical portfolio includes identifying, characterizing and quantifying proteins in body fluids, tissues and cells. Together with the Bioinformatics team, the Proteomics Unit covers all steps from initial consultation, experimental design, sample preparation, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) data acquisition, data processing and data analysis. The group is supported by IT and bioinformatics experts and by the Metabolomics and Genomics Units of the FGCZ to support multi-omics approaches.

Job description

• You will be part of an international team of specialists working in the FGCZ proteomics core facility
• You will be primarily supporting the team during the sample preparation and the data acquisition for a variety of mass spectrometry-based proteomics workflows aimed at the identification, characterization and quantification of peptides and proteins using LC-MS from various biological sources
• Examples of responsibilities are routine sample preparation methods such as in-gel, on-beads and in-solution digestion, peptide desalting, evaluating and interpreting quality control features during and after data acquisition and basic data analysis workflows
• Furthermore, you will be responsible for the maintenance of different LC-MS instrument platforms, and support practical organizational aspects of the proteomics laboratories. This position is initially foreseen as a two-year contract

Profile

• Completed professional training as a chemistry or biology laboratory technician or, alternatively, bachelor in analytical chemistry, biology, or in a closely related field
• Wet lab experience in biochemistry and/or analytical chemistry
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS and/or other protein analysis techniques is an asset
• Organizational skills, with the flexibility to adapt to a wide range of analytical protocols in a highly dynamic environment. Attention to detail and adherence to SOPs
• Problem-solving skills
• Effective and good written and oral communication skills in English are a must, knowledge of German is helpful
• Team player, ambitious, and motivated to learn and make a difference through proteomics and protein analysis

We offer

• Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

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Curious? So are we.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Apprenticeship and/or degree certificates
• Reference letters/work certificates

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via e-mail or postal services will not be considered.

For further information please contact Dr. Paolo Nanni: paolo.nanni@fgcz.ethz.ch (no applications). Further information about the Functional Genomics Center Zurich can be found on our website.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

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