Research Technician and Biosafety Officer 40-60%

USZ Schlieren

Immediately or by agreement

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

Your main tasks

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. 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.

Your profile

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.

Qualifications:

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
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

For administrative reasons, the position will start as a fixed-term appointment for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Have we peaked your interest?

Please send your CV and a motivation letter in English, and grouped in a single PDF file to: Marianne.Spalinger@uzh.ch
The email subject should be “[Job-application-LabTech]-your name”
Thank you for showing interest in joining our team!

Mail

Marianne.Spalinger@uzh.ch