Head of Bacteriology Department (m/f/d) with FAMH Degree — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 199 days ago
Role overview
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various fields of study and career.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the University offers an inspiring working environment in top research and education.
Use your talent and skills with us.
- As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various fields of study and career.
- With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the University offers an inspiring working environment in top research and education.
- Your future area of responsibility In this key function, you are responsible for shaping and actively shaping the future of universitary bacteriology at our center.They use the latest technologies to ensure diagnostics at the highest level and to continuously develop them. Their main tasks include:
- Strategic and operational management: They run the bacteriology department professionally and financially and are responsible for diagnostic routine.
- We offer: Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. more
Main responsibilities
- Your future area of responsibility In this key function, you are responsible for shaping and actively shaping the future of universitary bacteriology at our center.They use the latest technologies to ensure diagnostics at the highest level and to continuously develop them. Their main tasks include:
- Strategic and operational management: They run the bacteriology department professionally and financially and are responsible for diagnostic routine.
- Design of automation: They drive the expansion of existing full automation and integrate innovative methods as well as new diagnostic tests into automated processes.
- Digital microbiology: They promote and initiate their own development work in this area.
- We actively support you in the use of machine learning techniques (ML) for optimising diagnostics.
- Interdisciplinary and interprof-essional cooperation: They expand diagnostic competence at the IMM through close cooperation with other departments - in particular M.I.B.
- Genomics, Mycology, Serology, Mycobacteriology and Molecular Diagnostics - and integrate the technical staff through internal training.
What the company offers
- We offer: Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. more
Application process
- Research & Development: They work on application-related research projects and maintain cooperation with external collaboration partners in clinical studies.
- Young talent: You actively participate in advanced education and training and are committed to the IMM as a training centre for medical microbiology.
- Requirements: Your profile We are looking for a dynamic leader with a clear vision for modern bacteriology.
- Qualification: You are an academic:in (m/w/d) and have a FAMH degree (or equivalent) in the field of medical microbiology.
- Leadership experience: You have several years of proven experience in the management of a diagnostic department.
- Expertise: You have a profound knowledge of laboratory automation and experience in the evaluation of new diagnostic technologies.
- Personality: You are an integrative, team-oriented and communication-strong personality who understands how to motivate employees and drive forward interdisciplinary projects.
- Vision: You are characterized by a high interest in digitisation and the application of ML techniques in microbiology.
Additional details
- Tasks: Your future area of responsibility In this key function, you are responsible for shaping and actively shaping the future of universitary bacteriology at our center.They use the latest technologies to ensure diagnostics at the highest level and to continuously develop them. Their main tasks include:
Notes and original content
- Tasks: Your future area of responsibility In this key function, you are responsible for shaping and actively shaping the future of universitary bacteriology at our center.They use the latest technologies to ensure diagnostics at the highest level and to continuously develop them.
- Their main tasks include:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
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