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 50%-100% Registration deadline 06-11-2026 Reference 7071

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 its mandates: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).

The University Medical Centre (CMU) hosts laboratories and platforms for clinical, fundamental research and training of the Faculties of Medicine and Science, including BSL1, BSL2 and BSL3 facilities. Biosafety is supported by a transversal system, in close connection with research teams, university services and competent authorities.

In order to strengthen the transversal biosafety system of the CMU, the Faculty of Medicine is currently seeking two:

Scientific Assistants 2 (BioSafety Officer) at 50 to 100 %

The main mission of this position is to be the reference person for biosafety matters for the laboratories and platforms of the CMU. The holder ensures compliance of activities, coordinates the assessment and control of biological risks, advises and trains teams, and manages the follow-up of corrective measures with the network of BSO assistants.

Main tasks:

• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory biosafety requirements in BSL1, BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories and platforms, and update methods, procedures and compliance tools.
• Analyse activities and projects, assess biological risks, prepare notifications on Ecogen and propose appropriate prevention measures.
• Participate in audits and inspections, formulate recommendations, ensure traceability of findings and manage the implementation of corrective actions within required deadlines.
• Advise laboratory managers and research teams, design and deliver training and awareness actions, and keep biosafety materials and the online course up to date.
• Functionally coordinate the network of BSO assistants, ensure scientific, technical and regulatory monitoring, contribute to commissions and working groups, and participate in incident analysis and feedback.

Required title and skills

• Master's degree in microbiology, biology, biotechnology or equivalent; BSO training or certification desired, or ability to acquire it quickly.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in biomedical research, with practical experience in a BSL2 environment.
• Strong knowledge of biosafety regulations and good practices, biological risk assessment and conducting audits or inspections.
• Project management skills, procedure and report writing, training design and partner coordination; experience with Ecogen and knowledge of the CMU are assets.
• Fluency in French and English.

Start date

to be agreed

Contact

If you match 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 the button below "postuler / apply now".

Further information can be obtained from Ms Leslie Riat (Leslie.Riat@unige.ch)

Additional information

Permanent public law contract.

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 underrepresented sex.