Job Description

Center of Experimental Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology

Student Assistant 10 - 20 %

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Start of employment right now or upon agreement, temporary
Our laboratory, Center of Experimental Rheumatology, belongs to the Department of Rheumatology at the University Hospital and the University of Zurich, and its investigating the mechanisms of pathophysiology mainly in

Inflammatory autoimmune diseases (systemic sclerosis) Chronic arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, spondylarthritis) musculoskeletal pain syndrome (chronic back pain and complex regional pain syndrome)

Typically, we use patient samples and preclinical mouse models of diseases.

Your responsibilities

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1. Lab books organizing: naming, dating and arrange them in chronological order

2. Samples organization: list the patients and connect them with samples that we have and the sample location, add them to Centrax

3. Antibody organization

4. Primer organization

Your profile

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We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Bachelor's or Master's student to assist with lab organization tasks. The ideal candidate should have:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Basic familiarity with lab environments (a plus but not required) Ability to work independently and follow instructions carefully Proficiency in basic computer tasks (Excel, data entry) Interest in biological sciences or lab work (preferred) Good English skills

We offer

Flexible working hours Work in an internationally known research lab with an interdisciplinary team Supportive and friendly working environment

What we offer

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Work-Life Balance

Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing) Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

Policies of the UZH Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

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Center of Experimental Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology

Wagistrasse 14, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland

Further information

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Questions about the job

Dr. Elena Pachera

Working at UZH

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