Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Biology Laboratory Technician 80 - 100%
- 04 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Kantonale Labor Zürich as a Biologielaborant/in. This role offers a unique opportunity in a modern lab environment.
Tasks
- Conduct microbiological analyses of water and food samples independently.
- Manage samples from registration to evaluation of lab results.
- Support the team in maintaining and operating the laboratory.
Skills
- Completed education as a laboratory technician or equivalent.
- Experience in microbiological analysis, preferably of water and food.
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality management systems is advantageous.
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About the job
Biology Laboratory Technician 80 - 100%The Cantonal Laboratory Zurich is responsible for monitoring compliance with legislation on food, chemicals, tobacco products and solariums in the canton of Zurich. For this purpose, food and consumer goods are tested in the laboratory and businesses are inspected. To fulfil this important task, we have a modern, well-equipped and accredited laboratory (ISO 17025) as well as an accredited inspection body (ISO 17020).
To strengthen our team in microbiology, we are looking for a laboratory technician 80 - 100% immediately or by arrangement, limited until 30.09.2027. If the framework conditions develop accordingly, there is the possibility of later conversion into a permanent employment relationship.
Your main tasks
- Independent execution of microbiological analyses of water and other foods in routine analysis
- Handling of samples from registration to evaluation of laboratory results
- Active participation in the maintenance and operation of the laboratory
- Organisational support of the team management
Your profile
- Training as a laboratory technician or a comparable education with corresponding expertise
- Experience with microbiological analyses, ideally of water and other foods
- Experience with molecular biological methods such as PCR is desirable
- Knowledge of a quality management system according to ISO 17025 is an advantage
- You enjoy working in the routine analysis of a microbiological laboratory
- You recognise organisational contexts and contribute proactively to smooth laboratory operations
- You actively integrate into a team and work constructively with different people
- You support decisions, are responsible and characterised by precise working methods
- Good knowledge of German is expected
We offer you
- Modern employment conditions
- Interesting and varied tasks in the field of water and food microbiology
- An optimal environment in a modern, well-equipped laboratory
- Collaboration in a competent and motivated team
Interested?
Then you should get in touch with us. Please direct questions to the co-head of the microbiology department, Dr Alexandra Dostal, telephone 043 244 71 29, or Ms Olivia Appert, telephone 043 244 72 03. We look forward to receiving your complete online application by 31.07.2026 at the latest.
