Technician: in mass spectrometry — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- Securing the day-to-day business of the Mass Spectrometry department: method developments, routine analyses and evaluations, supervision of the Open Access area and user training/support
- Supporting the research activities of the Department of Mass Spectrometry: examination of complex samples, technical project consultancy and support in the interpretation of data
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Main responsibilities
- Securing the day-to-day business of the Mass Spectrometry department: method developments, routine analyses and evaluations, supervision of the Open Access area and user training/support
- Supporting the research activities of the Department of Mass Spectrometry: examination of complex samples, technical project consultancy and support in the interpretation of data
- Support and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure: maintenance work, repairs, mass calibrations, support of spare parts warehouse and communication with manufacturers and service technicians: inside
- Maintenance of databases for service operation and maintenance of the open access server "Chromeleon
- Support of the website of the new technology platform (www.cumolas.ch) Requirements
- Teaching as a laboratory technician: in EFZ field of chemistry as well as a completed further education as a natural science:r laboratory technician: in HFP (or equivalent) or a completed degree (FH) in the field of (analytical) chemistry (or equivalent)
- at least 5 years of professional experience in LC/GC-MS and sample preparation
- Good knowledge of chromatography, high-resolution mass spectrometry, quantification and data processing
- Good knowledge of molecular properties and reactivities
- very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing
What the company offers
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Additional details
- Support of the website of the new technology platform (www.cumolas.ch)
- very good IT knowledge: experience in dealing with Windows computers, mass spectrometry software and databases (e.g.
- extremely responsible, reliable and solution-oriented working method
Notes and original content
- Requirements
- Chromeleon)
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität 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 Universität Zürich offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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