Laboratory/Biobank Staff 30-40% (fixed-term for 1 year with prospect of extension)
- 07 October 2026
- 30 – 40%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate), English (Intermediate)
About the job
The Paediatric Research Centre leads and conducts clinical studies across a variety of disciplines. With us, you can expect a varied, responsible, and independent role in a dynamic research environment. Appreciation, support, and the continuous development of your professional and personal skills are highly valued here. To strengthen our motivated and collegial team, we are looking for a committed individual for a part-time position (30-40%) who enjoys laboratory work, has scientific curiosity, and works independently. Career starters are also warmly welcome and will be carefully introduced to their tasks. The position is initially fixed-term for one year, with the possibility of extension.
Start date: immediately or by arrangement
Your tasks
- Independent preparation, execution, and documentation of routine laboratory tasks such as sample collection and processing for a paediatric biobank
- Participation in the further development and optimisation of our newly established biobank
- Support with various laboratory tasks within ongoing research projects, for example: ELISA, quantitative PCR (qPCR), and other molecular biological and immunological methods
- Careful documentation and quality assurance of laboratory processes
- Close collaboration with researchers and study coordinators
- Opportunity for professional development and taking on additional tasks according to qualifications and interests
Your profile
- Completed training as a laboratory technician, biomedical analyst (BMA), medical-technical laboratory assistant (MTLA), or comparable qualification
- Experience in general laboratory organisation and handling of biological samples is an advantage
- Ideally experience in a research or university laboratory
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel)
- Independent, reliable, and careful working style
- Quick comprehension and initiative
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary and collegial collaboration
- Good German and English skills, both spoken and written
Our offer
- A varied role in an exciting research environment with direct relevance to paediatric medicine
- Participation in the establishment and further development of a paediatric biobank
- A committed, warm, and interdisciplinary team
- Flexible working hours within regular working times (Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 17:00)
- Individually negotiable working models with half and/or full days
- Fixed working days by mutual agreement are also welcome
- Individual development and training opportunities
- Careful induction, especially for career starters
Contact
We look forward to receiving your online application!
For general questions about the position or the application process, our HR team will be happy to assist you by phone at +41 61 704 12 32. Further information is gladly provided by Ms Regina Santoro, Head of Study Coordination PFZ, at telephone number +41 61 704 28 54.
