Scientific Assistant in Food Microbiology 100%

Scientific Assistant in Food Microbiology 100%

For all those seeking research topics with immediate application possibilities.

Department: Life Sciences and Facility Management

Start of work: From February 1 or by arrangement
The position is initially limited to 1 year.

As a scientific assistant, you are responsible for the timely preparation of materials for conducting student practicals. You also supervise students of food sciences practically in the laboratory for food microbiology (BSL 2) during semester, bachelor, and master theses. In addition, you actively participate in applied research projects. Thematically, you will likely deal with the characterization of bacteriophages, challenge tests with Listeria monocytogenes, and environmental monitoring of food-relevant pathogenic germs. The identification and typing (WGS) of these germs complete your activities.

You have successfully completed a university degree in the field of food sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, or a related area (BSc or MSc). You are not a PhD holder but are very interested in expanding your qualification with this position. You should speak fluent German and English, master sterile working techniques, and have basic knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology. Ideally, you already have some experience in genome sequence analysis. You enjoy experimenting and prove your assumptions with reliable data from the laboratory. As soon as you feel confident in your environment, your independence and initiative increase. You are a team player, open to feedback, act responsibly, and are open towards students and staff.

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and more than 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

Life Sciences and Facility Management: Studying and researching in Wädenswil: practical, creative, passionate, and reflective. With our competencies in Life Sciences and Facility Management, we make an important contribution in the fields of Environment, Food, Health to solving our societal challenges and improving our quality of life.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the "Working at ZHAW" website. Here are the main points:

Lars Fieseler

Head of Food Microbiology Research Group

Jocelyn Schaad

Recruiting Manager

Our offices will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026.