Humanpräparator*in — Universität Zürich

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Institute of Anatomy

Job opening immediately or by arrangement, temporary

The Anatomical Institute belongs to the Medical Faculty of the University of Zurich. It combines modern research in the life sciences with classical, anatomical teaching. With six research groups and about 100 employees, the institute covers a broad scientific spectrum and is connected to numerous other institutes and clinics. It is taught in study programs of UZH and ETH, as well as in courses for various health professions. For the implementation of the anatomical instruction, the institute operates a prosecture, which is responsible for the entire body donation system of the institute.

Tasks

• They are responsible for the ethically correct handling of body donations and human preparations in the reception, preservation, storage, care and preparation for cremation.
• They are subject to the administrative administration of the body donation system as well as the organization and support in the area of the Prosektur- and the preparation room incl. Ensuring the hygienic and occupational safety relevant standards, etc.
• They independently produce anatomical preparations and provide anatomical preparations and teaching materials for lectures, seminars, internships, exams and research purposes.
• They support research projects, e.g. by independent removal of tissue samples according to scientific specifications,
• They are responsible for preparing and setting up the classrooms according to the needs of the courses and carry out the clean-up work according to the courses incl. Preparation and follow-up of medical education and training with care (about 1x annually also at weekends)
• They are responsible for the maintenance, maintenance and repairs of the technical equipment, as well as for inventory and material orders of the entire working area of the prefecture and the associated teaching area.
• They supervise and maintain the anatomical study collection, including further development and preparation of preparations for the collection.

Profile

• You have an education to / to the preparator with eidg. Professional certificate or equivalent training (training according to m. EU directives. Several years of work experience in this field is beneficial.
• They have good knowledge in the field of macroscopic anatomy and are able to independently apply conservation, preparation, maceration and injection techniques.
• They support the further development of new methods for fixing and producing tissues, organs and preparations
• They show craftsmanship and interest to keep their knowledge constantly up-to-date.
• They support the use of modern methods to supplement teaching (digital, virtual)
• They work independently and accurately, are dutiful, reliable and resilient. Flexibility in work assignments is required.
• They had a communicative and team-capable personality, as well as the ability to communicate empathetically with relatives of donors and those interested in body donation.
• They show a high willingness to provide services and are ready to work together with scientists, medical staff and students.
• They have a good knowledge of German in words and writing. Good knowledge of Italian in word and writing is desired.
• English and/or French skills are beneficial.
• They had good computer skills as a basis for administrative work (MS Office, e-mail programs, Internet, etc.)

We offer

Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers. Find out more at: https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html

We offer

Reconciliation between work and private life

• Flexible working models (e.g. part-time work, mobile work, job sharing)
• Childcare at the kihz Foundation of UZH and ETH

More Learning and development

• Various further education offers of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
• Language Centre of UZH and ETH Zurich

Food

• Discounted food in the canteens and cafeterias of UZH
• Lunch check card with food contribution from UZH

Health

• Special conditions at the Akademische Sportverband ASVZ
• Free Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
• Relaxation in the Relax Uniturm

Advantages

• Mobility: car sharing, car rental, parking
• Digitalization: devices, programs, mobile subscription

Conditions of employment

• Principles of UZH
• Public employment for most UZH employees

International Services

• Support offers for people from abroad

Locations

• Campus Zurich Center, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
• Locations Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Work on UZH As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education. Use your talent and skills with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.

Work on UZH

As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a large number of attractive positions in various disciplines and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the university offers an inspiring working environment in cutting-edge research and education. Use your talent and skills with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More

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