Biology Laboratory Technician
Empa, Materials Science and Technology
St. Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:06 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:St. Gallen
Job summary
At Empa, our passion is materials science and technology. Join our innovative team!
Tasks
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary nanomaterial projects.
- Develop and enhance complex biological in vitro models.
- Maintain laboratory infrastructure and order supplies.
Skills
- Completed training as a biological laboratory technician, preferably experienced.
- Strong knowledge in cell and molecular biology.
- Fluent in German and English with IT skills.
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Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1,100 employees of Empa make decisive contributions for the benefit of society for a livable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
Biology Laboratory Technician
The Nanomaterials in Health department at Empa in St. Gallen is a highly motivated team of biologists and chemists dedicated to understanding and controlling interactions between particles and biological systems. For this, we use cell-based models that are clinically and diagnostically relevant. These allow us to develop safe and functional solutions in the biomedical field.
Your tasks
As a biology laboratory technician, you are part of our technician team and take responsibility for an assigned laboratory area. The main tasks are as follows:
- Together with our scientists, you advance exciting and interdisciplinary projects in the field of nanomaterial – cell/tissue interactions
- You use, improve, and develop complex biological in vitro models and methods
- Maintenance and servicing of the laboratory infrastructure and the department's ordering system are your responsibility
- As an experienced laboratory technician, you are involved in the training of our apprentices and students
Your profile
You are a committed individual with a practice-oriented education who enthusiastically contributes to our international, dynamic environment and meets the following criteria:
- Completed vocational training as a biology laboratory technician, ideally with professional experience
- Solid knowledge in cell and molecular biology as well as experience handling cells and complex in vitro models
- Independent, reliable, and goal-oriented working style
- Enjoyment in training apprentices and students
- Interest in taking responsibility within the team, tackling new tasks, and acquiring the necessary professional knowledge
- Open and communicative personality who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Good oral and written skills in German and English as well as proficient computer user skills (MS Office)
- Experience in immunostaining and microscopy as well as basics of "omics" technologies and immunology is desirable
Our offer
You can expect a versatile role in an interdisciplinary environment where innovation and collaboration count. We offer modern working conditions, a collegial team atmosphere, many opportunities for personal development, and an inspiring workplace in St. Gallen.
«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 here – 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 post will not be considered.
