The research activities at Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology of the University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich are directed towards translating innovative therapies to the clinics. Specifically, we focus on non-viral T-cell engineering to design approaches of immunotherapy against hematological neoplasia, in collaboration with Wyss Zurich Translational Center. Different research groups in the department are closely working towards these goals, through the use of cutting edge technologies for cellular and molecular immunotherapy, genome editing, pharmacological screenings, xenograft models and bioimaging.

Your responsibilities

Working together with the team, your main duties include:

Be responsible for the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) regulated by Swissmedic
Project-specific practical work in the cleanroom including associated documents
Creates and revise GMP-relevant documents
Follow the instructions of the quality management system
Participate in internal training course
Coordination with researchers for organization of experiments
General laboratory management, ordering, organization of biologicals and chemicals, as well as maintenance of laboratory equipment

Your profile

The position requires training as a Laboratory Technician or Master of Science and preferably at least 2-year experience in the lab, including skills for human T cell expansion and culture. We are looking for someone with excellent organization and writing skills, reliability, and the ability to perform tasks with strict adherence to GMP principles. Additional skills: dependable and able to work well within a team, possesses a high attention to detail. Prior hands-on experience with basic laboratory equipment and practices will be highly valued. The job requires proficient German skills and a good level of communication in English.

What we offer

You will be working in an international, dynamic and young team, and will gain exposure to a fascinating research field with concrete application of novel, safe and effective therapies.

Further information and application process

Place of work

The laboratories are located in the premises of the University and University Hospital Zurich distributed in two locations (Zentrum and Schlieren)

Start of employment

Preferred employment start date is 01.11.2025.

Please submit your application including CV, diplomas and motivation letter with the contact information of two references, to Prof. Chiara F. Magnani.

Mail

chiara.magnani@usz.ch

Benefits

On-site Day Care Center

Your child/children receive(s) loving care at our Day Care Center. Long opening hours, no vacation closure, and subsidized childcare places at five locations relieve the burden on working parents.

Health

We help you to stay healthy. In addition to personal consultations and courses offered by Health Management, subsidized annual membership of ASVZ gives you access to more than 120 different sports.

Flexibility

We support a healthy work-life balance: almost half of our employees work part-time and 50% of work can be done from home, whenever their daily professional duties permit this.

Family friendliness

Mothers are entitled to at least six months' maternity leave (on their full salary for 16 weeks), and fathers are entitled to at least two months' paternity leave (on their full salary for two weeks).

Further education & development

We accompany our employees throughout their professional career and support them in their development by offering them personalized career and further education opportunities.

Insurance

We pay 60% of our employees' pension fund contributions and can offer them special supplementary insurance conditions.

Mobility

Our employees benefit from a discounted personal Zurich Transport Network (ZVV) annual travelcard or receive a fixed cash amount towards a GA Travelcard.

Telephony

As a USZ employee, you and your family members benefit from special conditions for your private cell phone contract.

Full-time, Half-time possible Jobs

Laboratory Assistant - Scientist - GMP (80-100%)