Laboratory Technician specializing in Biology

80–100 %

by arrangement

Your responsibility

• Execution of microbiological examinations of drinking water and food using standardized standard procedures
• Application of molecular biological methods, especially PCR and NGS (Nanopore)
• Evaluation, assessment and documentation of analysis results in compliance with quality specifications
• Collaboration in the introduction, validation and further development of analytical methods
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards as well as applicable regulations and laboratory guidelines
• Collaboration in the optimization of laboratory processes and in solving analytical questions

Your background

• Completed training as a Biologielaborant/in EFZ or a completed Bachelor's degree in the field of Life Sciences, microbiology, biology, biotechnology or a comparable specialty
• Experience in microbiological analytics, ideally in the field of drinking water or food examination
• Knowledge of molecular biological methods, especially PCR; experience with NGS methods (Nanopore) is an advantage
• Careful, structured and independent way of working as well as a strong sense of quality
• Enjoyment of practical laboratory work, technical questions and the further development of analytical methods
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility and the willingness to familiarize yourself with new procedures and areas of responsibility

For questions regarding the position

Dr. Dominik Ziegler
Head of Biology Department

Amt für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Veterinärwesen

The Amt für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Veterinärwesen (ALV) is a department of the Volkswirtschafts- und Gesundheitsdirektion (VGD) and employs around 40 employees.
The ALV promotes the health and well-being of humans and animals, acting as a cantonal enforcement authority to monitor compliance with food legislation and enforce laws regarding animals. The laboratory provides the analytical foundations as an important part of the enforcement of food and environmental protection legislation.

What else you should know

The Biology Department primarily examines the microbiological quality of drinking water and food, thereby making an important contribution to the protection of consumers. Both standardized standard procedures and modern molecular biological methods such as PCR and Next-Generation-Sequencing (NGS, Nanopore) are used.

We combine proven microbiological analytics with innovative technologies and continuously develop our methods. In doing so, we value reliable, high-quality analytics as well as practical and solution-oriented cooperation within the team. You can expect a versatile field of activity in which you can contribute your professional knowledge, get to know new methods and contribute to the further development of our analytical competencies.

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