Scientific staff member in Biosecurity / Neobiota — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
The Biosecurity Section is responsible for the protection of humans, animals, the environment and biodiversity from hazards caused by pathogenic, genetically modified or locally absent organisms.
Our enforcement tasks include activities in the areas of prevention, control, damage mitigation and coordination.
Do you want to face these diverse challenges and make a meaningful contribution to the environment in the canton? Your
- The Biosecurity Section is responsible for the protection of humans, animals, the environment and biodiversity from hazards caused by pathogenic, genetically modified or locally absent organisms.
- Our enforcement tasks include activities in the areas of prevention, control, damage mitigation and coordination.
- The body shall include enforcement, advice and training in the field of neobiota.
- Among other things, you are jointly responsible for the development and implementation of the Neobiota Action Plan in the Canton of Zurich.
Main responsibilities
- The body shall include enforcement, advice and training in the field of neobiota.
- Among other things, you are jointly responsible for the development and implementation of the Neobiota Action Plan in the Canton of Zurich.
- This presupposes close cooperation with other cantonal specialist bodies and federal authorities, as well as the participation in or management of specialist working groups.
- You work in a dedicated collegial team and supervise an intern.
- You have completed university studies in the field of biology (preferably organismic biology, ecology) or environmental sciences as well as several years of professional experience.
- Experience with the topic of neobiota and project management is an advantage.
- Fault-free and stylish German in writing and language and good knowledge of French round off your profile. A committed team with visions and strong cohesion awaits you.
Application process
- Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
- The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich.
- We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Canton of Zurich.
- As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, the environmentally friendly disposal of waste and wastewater and protection against flooding.
- This is what 270 employees are committed to every day.
- Do you want to use your expertise to promote a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich?
- We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich Central Station. We offer
- Lunch-Check a diverse catering offer thanks to Lunch-Check service seniority gifts service seniority gifts as appreciation for many years of cooperation Meaningful work Meaningful work with real added value Good and broad training and further education offer diverse training and further education opportunities Team a collegial team Your application process Pre-selection First interview Second interview Final decision More interesting positions at the Canton of Zurich All vacancies
Contacts
- Your contact Katja Zerbe Head of Section Biosecurity +41 43 259 39 16 Markus Obrist Head B-schutz +41 43 259 39 05 Contact person from 07.09.
- 11.09.2026 Dear personnel service providers!
- Unfortunately, we cannot take account of dossiers relating to fees.
Additional details
- Do you want to face these diverse challenges and make a meaningful contribution to the environment in the canton?
- Tasks The body shall include enforcement, advice and training in the field of neobiota.
- Fault-free and stylish German in writing and language and good knowledge of French round off your profile. A committed team with visions and strong cohesion awaits you.
- We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich Central Station.
Notes and original content
- Fault-free and stylish German in writing and language and good knowledge of French round off your profile.
- A committed team with visions and strong cohesion awaits you.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer for this role?
Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 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 Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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