Research Technician and Biosafety Officer 40-60% — Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ)
- Location
- Schlieren
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
The basic research laboratories of Department of Reproductive Endocrinology of the University Hospital Zürich are located in Schlieren and consists of three research groups that study 1) basic mechanisms of early embryogenesis; 2) molecular and immunological mechanisms underlying endometriosis; and 3) the influence of extracellular vesicles contribute to oocyte and female reproductive health.
We are currently looking for a research technician/biosafety officer to support our research activities and to coordinate biosafety related matters.
More info on the department and our research groups can be found here: https://www.reproendo.uzh.ch/en.html
- The basic research laboratories of Department of Reproductive Endocrinology of the University Hospital Zürich are located in Schlieren and consists of three research groups that study 1) basic mechanisms of early embryogenesis; 2) molecular and immunological mechanisms underlying endometriosis; and 3) the influence of extracellular vesicles contribute to oocyte and female reproductive health.
- We are currently looking for a research technician/biosafety officer to support our research activities and to coordinate biosafety related matters.
- include:
- keeping the biosafety concept up to date; training of new and current lab members on biosafety topics, yearly biosafety training
- Completed training as a Biomedical Analyst (BMA) or Biology Laboratory Technician (EFZ) with at least 4 years of professional experience, or a Master's degree in Biology, Biomedicine, or a related field with at least 1 year of professional experience in a similar role (e.g., Biosafety Officer or Laboratory Technician).
- Eligibility to work in Switzerland (strict requirement) Strong interest in biosafety topics
Main responsibilities
- include:
- keeping the biosafety concept up to date; training of new and current lab members on biosafety topics, yearly biosafety training
- Support the three research group leaders in common lab duties including wet lab and equipment maintenance, inventory management, special trash disposal, sterilization, etc.
- Act as main contact of the department for the facility manager
- Assist in ordering lab supplies, liaising with vendors and technical spcialists
- Support the research groups in specific projects (hands-on support with biochemical, immunological, cell biology techniques)
- Organizing/updating laboratory protocols and archives
- Upon necessity: sample collection and transfer from the USZ Campus to Schlieren. Anforderungen:
- You are very well organized and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- You are proactive, take your own initiative, and can work independently but also as part of a team.
Key requirements
- Completed training as a Biomedical Analyst (BMA) or Biology Laboratory Technician (EFZ) with at least 4 years of professional experience, or a Master's degree in Biology, Biomedicine, or a related field with at least 1 year of professional experience in a similar role (e.g., Biosafety Officer or Laboratory Technician).
- Eligibility to work in Switzerland (strict requirement) Strong interest in biosafety topics
What the company offers
- For administrative reasons, the position will start as a fixed-term appointment for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
Company and context
- The selected candidate will take on a central role in lab organization, and as the new biosafety officer, coordinate and oversee the group's biosafety concept.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team Self-motivated
- Fluent in German and English (strict requirement) Proficiency with MS Office software
Additional details
- Our more than 8, 600 employees and around 700 trainees work every day for the well-being of our patients. Responsibilities include:
- Upon necessity: sample collection and transfer from the USZ Campus to Schlieren.
- Eligibility to work in Switzerland (strict requirement) Strong interest in biosafety topics
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
- Fluent in German and English (strict requirement) Proficiency with MS Office software
Notes and original content
- Our more than 8, 600 employees and around 700 trainees work every day for the well-being of our patients.
- Responsibilities include:
- Anforderungen:
- Qualifications:
- Eligibility to work in Switzerland (strict requirement)
- Strong interest in biosafety topics
- Self-motivated
- Fluent in German and English (strict requirement)
- Proficiency with MS Office software
- Wir bieten:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer for this role?
Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) lists CHF 44'100 - 66'900 gross per year for this position in Schlieren. 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 Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer?
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