Scientific Assistant 2

About the job

Organisational entity Faculty of Medicine Section / Division directly attached structures to the Dean's office Function Scientific Assistant 2 Function code 206024 Maximum class 19 Body Administrative and technical staff Activity rate 10% Registration deadline 05-10-2026 Reference 7093

Job description

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the framework of the mandates it has set itself: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).

The Zootechnics service offers accommodation services to the highest international standards, in compliance with the animal experimentation laws in force in Switzerland, while providing quality technical services to UNIGE researchers.

To strengthen its team, the Zootechnics service is currently looking for a:

Scientific Assistant 2 at 10%

The main mission of this position is to contribute to the scientific, regulatory and organisational management of the Zootechnics Service. It will notably ensure the administration and development of the computer tools for managing animal facilities, as well as support the teams and researchers in their use. It will provide its scientific and regulatory expertise in the field of animal experimentation and participate in the continuous training of collaborators. It will also contribute, in close connection with the manager and the management team, to the operation and development of the Zootechnics Service. 

Main tasks:

• Administration of the animal facility management software.
• Provide regulatory and scientific support for aspects related to animal facilities.
• Responsible for the continuous training of zootechnicians (animal preparers).
• Contribute to the ordinary management of the Zootechnics service.
• Commissioner and expert for the health-social professional training centre.

Required title and skills

• PhD in biology or equivalent training
• Module 2 in animal experimentation
• Experience in biomedical research using genetically modified rodents (10 years)
• Experience in administering animal facility management software (10 years)
• Proficiency in software environments
• Knowledge of Swiss animal protection legislation
• Training in management
• Rigor and organisation
• Good communication skills

Start date

01.11.2026

Contact

If you correspond to the above description, we would be very pleased to receive your application (CV, cover letter and letters of recommendation). Please apply exclusively online by clicking on the button below "postuler / apply now".

Additional information

Permanent public law contract. 

Remarks

THE POSITION WILL LIKELY BE REFILLED WITHIN THE SERVICE.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.