Senior Dipl. Biomedical Analyst / Senior Chemical Laboratory Technician

The Centre for Laboratory Medicine is one of the leading medical laboratories in Switzerland. Our staff perform routine and specialised analyses according to the accreditation guidelines in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Haemostasis, Immunology and Molecular Biology. The Clinical Metabolomics Facility (CMF) has been offering analytics in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology for over 20 years. Using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), it contributes to effective and safe therapy in various clinical questions. Due to the retirement of the long-standing post holder, we are seeking a successor for the CMF

What to expect

• You will lead the Clinical Metabolomics Facility (CMF) unit in collaboration with the Head of Biomedical Analytics and the responsible academics and further develop it.
• You will lead and promote your team and support students of Biomedical Analytics in their development.
• You will ensure the reliable operation of our mass spectrometric device platforms and take on maintenance, systematic troubleshooting and rectification of technical faults in cooperation with the service departments.
• You will develop, optimise and validate mass spectrometric methods and transfer them into routine diagnostics.
• You will keep our quality management system (ISO 15189) in the department up to date and further develop it.

What you bring

• You have completed training as a Biomedical Analyst HF or Chemical Laboratory Technician, ideally with a higher professional examination or equivalent further training.
• You bring several years of relevant professional experience and ideally already have leadership experience.
• You have solid practical experience in the operation, maintenance and systematic troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS systems. Experience with other mass spectrometric platforms, especially ICP-MS, is an advantage.
• You have experience in the development, optimisation and validation of mass spectrometric methods, including sample preparation and chromatographic separation.
• You have experience with accredited laboratory processes and work with a quality-conscious approach.
• You lead skilfully, are well organised and communicate clearly. You are motivated to advance your field and your team.
• You work independently and gladly take on responsibility.
• You speak and write German confidently. English skills are an advantage.

Our offer

• A responsible leadership role with scope for design and a broad range of analyses in a university environment
• A modern device infrastructure with LC-MS/MS and ICP-MS
• A motivated team that supports each other
• Careful induction
• Attractive internal and external training as well as diverse development opportunities

Questions about the position?

Further information is gladly provided by Karin Volken Head of Biomedical Analytics ZLM

karin.volken@insel.ch

+41 31 632 29 62