System-Engineer Cell Culture Automation 80 - 100% — Empa
- Location
- St. Gallen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Role overview
Materials science and technology are our passion.
With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. System-Engineer Cell Culture Automation 80
- Materials science and technology are our passion.
- With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
- Master’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or equivalent education
- At least 3 years of professional experience in programming and operating laboratory automation and liquid-handling systems, as well as in related quality management
Key requirements
- Master’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or equivalent education
- At least 3 years of professional experience in programming and operating laboratory automation and liquid-handling systems, as well as in related quality management
- Experience in adapting and optimizing cell-based and in vitro assays
- Knowledge of mammalian cell culture systems and 3D cell cultures (organoids)
- Expertise in software such as R, KNIME or Python
- An independent, reliable and goal-oriented work style
- You are not afraid to take on responsibility, tackle new tasks and independently acquire the necessary expertise
- You have an open and communicative personality and enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Good oral and written proficiency in German and English is required: You must be fluent in everyday use of both languages Our offer
- A challenging and varied role in the field of cutting-edge international research
- Progressive working conditions, an open work environment, excellent opportunities for professional development and a modern workplace in St. Gallen
- Initial 2-year fixed-term position—with the possibility of extension
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, reporting on 1
- 2 representative tasks / experiences supporting your skills (see application process), CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons.
- Please submit these exclusively via our job portal.
Contacts
- Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Additional details
- Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. System-Engineer Cell Culture Automation 80
- To this end, we develop practical, clinically and diagnostically relevant cell-based models such as co-cultures and organoids.
- As a specialist in cell culture automation, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development and maintenance of complex cell cultures, from concept to implementation. Specifically, this includes:
- Good oral and written proficiency in German and English is required: You must be fluent in everyday use of both languages
- Progressive working conditions, an open work environment, excellent opportunities for professional development and a modern workplace in St.
Notes and original content
- Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
- System-Engineer Cell Culture Automation 80
- Your tasks
- As a specialist in cell culture automation, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development and maintenance of complex cell cultures, from concept to implementation.
- Specifically, this includes:
- Your profile
Questions about this listing
What salary does Empa offer for this role?
Empa lists CHF 57'500 - 87'000 gross per year for this position in St. Gallen. 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 Empa offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Empa during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in St. Gallen?
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