Über uns
Antonia Gabriel
CEO/CSO/Lead Clinical Studies
Dr. sc. ETH Microbiology and Immunology
antonia@evax.ch
Fabia Canonica
Head of Biologics Development & Manufacturing
Dr. sc. ETH in Molecular Biology and Biophysics
fabia@evax.ch
Fadi Jebbawi
Head Immunoassays and Biomarkers
Dr. rer. nat. in Immunology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
fadi@evax.ch
Juwela Lam
Research Associate and Laboratory Officer
M. Sc. ETH in Food Science and "Human Health, Nutrition and Environment"
juwela@evax.ch
Consultants
Prof. Dr. Med. Thomas M. Kündig
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Chair of Dermatology and Venereology at the Medical Faculty of the University of Zurich
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Director of the Dermatological Clinic at the University Hospital Zurich
Prof. Dr. phil. nat. Christian Surber
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Professor of Dermatopharmacology and Hospital Pharmacy
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i.a. expert in drug delivery from topical formulations, topical delivery vehicle design, topical bioavailability / bioequivalence testing, topical pharmacotherapy of barrier function impairment (dry skin, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis) and solar damage (skin cancer)
Founders
Dr. Antonia Gabriel (Fettelschoss)
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Inventor and founder of Evax AG
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Studied human biology at the University of Zurich and graduated with a Master of Science degree in 2008. She then started directly with a doctorate in immunology at ETH Zurich and graduated in 2011
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During her doctorate, she worked part-time at the Clinical Trials Center Zurich and completed internships at the Swiss Institute for Allergy and Asthma (SIAF) and the Swiss Tropical Institute (TPH)
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Certificate of Advanced Studies in Clinical Trial Management
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After completing her doctorate, she worked as a scientist at Vifor Pharma and Saiba GmbH.
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In addition to her work at Evax, she works as a group leader at the University of Zurich / University Hospital Zurich in the field of immunology
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She started riding at the age of 5 and got to know Icelandic horses at the age of 12 and remains loyal to them to this day. Her family has since owned Icelandic horses, all of which were / are imports from Iceland and were / are affected by sweet itch
Prof. Martin Bachmann
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Co-inventor and co-founder of Evax AG
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Founder of Saiba GmbH
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Author of more than 200 scientific publications
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Over 20 years of experience in the field of immunology and more than 10 years of experience in the biotech industry
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Leading scientist in the field of active immunotherapy for chronic diseases
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Inventor of over 40 patents in the vaccine field
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Professor at Oxford, visiting professor at the University of Zurich and Professor of Immunology at the University of Bern
We collaborate with
Career
We are a spin-off company of the University of Zurich, transferring human standards of care into horses. Our research team develops therapeutic vaccines to treat chronic diseases, allergies and respiratory diseases. Our vision is to address diseases in horses with modern research to contribute to the growing knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry.
We offer a varied and interesting work in a young team in modern research laboratories in the Wagiareal in Schlieren with attractive employment conditions and various opportunities. In our group, self-initiative and responsibility are promoted and your flexible working hours support an eligible work-life balance.
Open Positions
Research Associate 80-100%
Job Responsibilities
- Plan, perform and analyse analytical biochemistry assays
- Perform in-vivo, cell culture experiments and assays involving biological specimen such as blood and biopsies
- Perform mAb/conjugate purification and protein purification independently (manual or FPLC ÄKTA)
- Validation and characterization of RNA, proteins, antibodies
- Using varied molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA purification, construct design, PCR, molecular cloning and qPCR
- Preparation and immunohistological staining of tissue
- Write reports in collaboration with colleagues and/or supervisor
- Evaluate and analyse data by using different software programs (e.g. GraphPad PRISM)
- Support management and infrastructure of the lab
Requirements
- MSc or equivalent education in life science (molecular biology/biochemistry) with diploma from a “Fachhochschule” or University.
- Proficiency in all general molecular biology (handling of DNA, RNA, protein, bacteria; RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning) and cell biology techniques (cell lines and primary cell culture, cell counting and stimulation).
- Working experience in a biological laboratory, preferably in antibody and protein characterization and purification and ligand binding assays (e.g. SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA).
- Experience with complex immunological assays is preferred.
- Experience with Flow cytometry staining and analysis is preferred.
- Design and perform high-quality experiments independently and efficiently, deliver in time and accurately interpret data and demonstrating expertise in downstream processing.
- Consolidate, report data and present in context as needed.
- Read scientific publications and apply concepts and methods practically.
- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Good communications skills.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written), German is an asset.
- Strong team player, proactive and scientifically curious.
What Evax offers
- You will join a young and dynamic team with interesting and diversified tasks.
- Exciting opportunities for personal and professional development in a growing company making the link between research and industry.
- A collaborative and solution-oriented environment
- An innovative and open culture in a diversified environment
- Attractive employment conditions with the opportunity for advancement
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please send your complete application to
Business Area: Therapeutic Vaccine Development
Schedule: Fulltime
Job Type: Permanent