Laborantin/Laborant Fachrichtung Biologie — Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft

Full description

Directorate of Economics and Health Food Safety and Veterinary Office Liestal By agreement

Your responsibility

• Carrying out microbiological studies of drinking water and food using standardised methods
• Application of molecular biological methods, in particular PCR and NGS (nanopore)
• Evaluation, assessment and documentation of analysis results in compliance with quality requirements
• Cooperation in the implementation, validation and further development of analytical methods
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and applicable regulations and laboratory guidelines
• Participation in the optimization of laboratory processes and in solving analytical questions

Your background

• Completed training as a biology laboratory EFZ or completed bachelor's degree in life sciences, microbiology, biology, biotechnology or a comparable discipline
• Experience in microbiological analysis, ideally in the field of drinking water or food investigations
• knowledge of molecular biology methods, in particular PCR; Experience with NGS (nanopore) methods is advantageous
• Careful, structured and independent working method as well as a strong quality awareness
• Enjoying practical laboratory work, technical issues and the further development of analytical methods
• Teamwork, flexibility and willingness to familiarise themselves with new procedures and tasks

Your benefits with us

Employees at the Centre

Appreciation, respect and reliability characterise our cooperation. Because our employees are important to us, we protect and promote their health and ensure safety in the workplace.

Shaping the future for the general public

We create social added value. Working at the canton means being close to the population and doing something for them. Political processes often play an important role.

Working flexibly in time

The model of annual working hours allows for personal coordination of professional and non-professional activities. Flexible working hours and part-time work support individual life models. There are also interesting options for premature or partial retirement.

Mobile work

Some work can be done from home or elsewhere. This increases the flexibility of work organization and your work-life balance.

Generous on holidays and holidays

All employees are entitled to at least five weeks of vacation. In addition, there is the possibility of the 13. Convert monthly wages into additional leave or receive unpaid leave.

Numerous professions in an exciting environment

We are the largest employer in the Basel bid and have employed professionals in a wide variety of professions since 1833. We keep up with the times and also stay on the ball in digital development.

Professional and social security

The canton offers secure jobs and bears the responsibility for its employees. It is also characterised by solid social benefits.

Centrally located and well connected

The workplace is located in the middle of the Basel bid and has comfortable public transport connections. Various possibilities to eat varied, it has here as well as great leisure and cultural offers to relax after work.

Fair and transparent wages

The canton lives up to its role as a model and is clearly committed to a fair wage policy. We use a transparent and comprehensible wage system. Good performance and committed work have a positive effect on personal wage development.

Work fully remunerated

More time should be compensated. For this purpose, we record the working time.

Start of the career

The high-quality apprenticeships in many different fields provide in-depth knowledge and enable a wide range of options for later careers. During training as a professional, we support language stays and the visit of free subjects. The annual apprentice camp is a special highlight.

Progress thanks to a long-term perspective

Our personnel planning is sustainable and designed in the long term. This includes in particular the promotion of the personal and professional development of employees, specialists and managers. Learn more about our employment conditions

Cantonal administration Canton of Basel-Landschaft

The cantonal administration of Basel-Landschaft is the largest employer in the canton. It offers interesting jobs and a variety of training opportunities. In a wide range of professions and specialist areas, more than 6,000 employees provide services for the population and the economy on a daily basis. In doing so, they contribute to a high standard of living and promote the attractiveness of the canton. Actively shape the future with us!

Food Safety and Veterinary Office

The Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (ALV) is a department of the Economic and Health Directorate (VGD) and employs around 40 people. The ALV promotes the health and well-being of humans and animals by controlling compliance with food legislation as a cantonal enforcement authority and by implementing laws relating to animals. The laboratory provides the analytical basis as an important part of the implementation of food and environmental protection legislation.

What else you should know

The Department of Biology primarily investigates the microbiological quality of drinking water and food and thus makes an important contribution to the protection of consumers. Both standardised standard methods and modern molecular biology methods such as PCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS, nanopore) are used. We combine proven microbiological analysis with innovative technologies and continuously develop our methods. In doing so, we attach great importance to reliable, high-quality analytics as well as to practical and solution-oriented cooperation within the team. She expects a versatile field of activity in which she can contribute her professional knowledge, learn new methods and contribute to the further development of our analytical skills. The employer Canton of Basel-Landschaft is actively committed to equal treatment and equality of all employees and appreciates their diversity. Applications are welcome regardless of gender, disability, age, origin, way of life or religion.

Your place of work

Directorate of Economics and Health Gräubernstrasse 12 4410 Liestal Online application and other positions on bl.ch/jobs