Your tasks
Tissue Bank Bern
- Registration and Management of Biobank Samples and Data
- Assist in the acquisition and handling of biological samples for research projects
- Perform tissue sectioning using a microtome and cryotome, ensuring quality and precision
- Communication with researchers and pathologists to organize sample collection and sample delivery
- Administration of biobank documents
- Devices cleaning and maintenance
- Consumables ordering
Translational Research Unit
Support in selecting blocks and sections from the archiveSupport in preparing for dispatchRequirements
Technician / Science background (MUST be experienced in histology – previous experience as lab tech)English and German fluency (B2 or higher, written and spoken)Cryostat and FFPE cutting experience (demonstrable in CV experience)Microsoft Office (particularly Excel usage)Flexibility, sense of responsibility and precise working methodsMotivation in career development (growing and learning)Ability to work in an organised mannerCustomer-oriented skill set (answering phone calls, and emails and interacting with clients and researchers)Strong communication skillsCapacity to work independently as well as in a teamPrevious experience with biobanks (sample registry, etc) – is a plus, not a mustWe offer
We offer you an interesting position in a modern research laboratory at the University of Bern and the opportunity to help shape the future in a dynamic and progressive working environment with a wide range of tasks.
For further information, please contact Ms. Cristina Graham Martinez, Deputy Head of Translational Research Unit, at +41 31 684 12 39 or [email protected].
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application (please send your CV, certificates and diplomas in one continuous PDF file) to : [email protected] .
University of Bern, Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology, Human Resources, Murtenstrasse 31, 3008 Bern, www.igmp.unibe.ch .