Empa, Materials Science and Technology
St. Gallen
10 hours ago
Specialist in Automation of Cell Cultures 80 - 100% (a)
- 09 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- St. Gallen
About the job
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1,100 employees at Empa make decisive contributions for the benefit of society for a livable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
Specialist in Automation of Cell Cultures 80 - 100% (a)
The Nanomaterials in Health department at Empa St.Gallen is a highly motivated team of biologists, chemists, and bioinformaticians. We are committed to understanding and controlling (inter)actions between (nano)materials and biological systems. For this purpose, we develop practical, clinically and diagnostically relevant cell-based models such as co-cultures or organoids.
Your tasks
- In the team, you will first develop a laboratory automation concept that supports current and future work with complex cell cultures, develop work procedures, and corresponding data management
- For this, you will create a needs analysis based on which you specify the necessary system requirements.
- You then support the department management in evaluating and comparing possible systems and procurement.
- You implement the procured system, parameterize, and program the respective procedures.
Your profile
- Training as a biological laboratory technician or equivalent training as a specialist in life sciences, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with automation or robotic systems in the life sciences sector as well as corresponding quality and data management.
- Knowledge and experience in handling cell cultures and complex, cell-based in vitro models.
- Independent, reliable, and goal-oriented working style.
- You are not afraid to take responsibility, tackle new tasks, and independently acquire the necessary expertise.
Our offer
- Challenging and varied activity in the environment of international cutting-edge research.
- Progressive working conditions, open working atmosphere, good training opportunities, and a modern workplace in St.Gallen.
- Initially a 2-year fixed-term position: With appropriate project development and mutual agreement, an extension can be considered.
"a" in our job advertisements stands for "all". We live a culture of inclusion and respect. Everyone who is interested in innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities is welcome with us - that is what counts.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including cover letter, CV, certificates, diplomas, and contact details of two references. Please submit these exclusively via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered.
