Research Assistant - Zurich, Schweiz - ETH Zürich

ETH Zürich

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Zurich, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Research Assistant - Strategic planning & operations management:

100%, Zurich, fixed-term:

Ariya Bio is an early stage ETH Zurich spinoff developing gene-editing cell therapies to treat hereditary blood diseases. As part of our collaboration with Prof.

Corn's Lab of Genome Biology in ETH Zurich, and newly secured Innosuisse funding, we are seeking a Business Research Assistant with expertise in strategic planning and operations management to join the Ariya Bio team in Schlieren.

Project background:

You will be responsible for business planning and tracking the competitive landscape.

Furthermore, the research assistant will work together with a small team of other technicians and scientists in a collaborative manner and assist the project lead in managerial duties.

The projects will be pre-clinical in nature, and the applicant's work will directly impact potential therapies for multiple genetic disorders.

Ariya Bio is currently part of ETH Zürich.

Ariya Bio is not yet an incorporated company and therefore this position will be hired and employed by ETH Zurich.

We are located in the ETH Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab in Schlieren. Our overarching goal is to establish a safe and effective cell therapy for the treatment of haemoglobin diseases. We work in a fast-moving field, ensuring a thrilling environment.

The Research Assistant position is initially for 12 months and extendable based on project progress and securement of further funding by the startup.

Job description:

In this position, you will be responsible for business and strategic planning as well as tracking of competitive landscape. In addition, you will be the Assistance in fundraising and general lab duties (e.g. organisation tasks). Networking and administrative organization will also be a duty of yours. Furthermore, you will be in charge of external representation of the project.

Your profile:

You will be very well organised and able to work efficiently and with precision in a fastpaced environment.
Furthermore, you are proactive and can work independently but also as part of a small group.
In addition, you can use computer software to manage, analyse, and share information.
Advanced knowledge of English is essential, as this is the working language of the team.

Required skills:

Proficient in making and delivering presentations
Molecular Biology or Business qualification (e.g. B.Sc. degree or equivalent) with at least 3 years professional experience in industry or academia.
Familiarity with standard molecular biology techniques

Preferred skills:

We offer:

ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society.

Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence.

Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

This position is located at the ETH Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab, where many ETH spin-offs are located.

This is a unique opportunity to work and experience the interface of academia and industry as we work to translate fundamental research into the market.

We value diversity:

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture.

We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.

Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

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