Technical Scientist / Technical Scientistess

Join Our Team at ETH Zurich's NEXUS Personalized Health

The ETH Zurich core facility NEXUS Personalized Health empowers biomedical discovery and translational research for personalized health. Our expertise spans a wide range, including software engineering, biomedical data management, statistical analysis, and bioinformatics services. Within this multidisciplinary environment, the Screening & Lab Automation group specializes in screening technologies, assay development, complex cell systems, and lab automation. Our projects vary from biochemical screens to combinatorial chemical synthesis and sophisticated screening assays utilizing patient-derived organoids.

Position Overview

The Screening & Lab Automation team at ETH Zurich's NEXUS Core Facility is seeking a highly collaborative and service-oriented scientist or technician to temporarily join our team as a Technical Scientist. We provide cutting-edge laboratory automation and high-throughput screening (HTS) services to researchers across diverse disciplines. In this role, you will support screening projects while contributing to general lab management and system maintenance. This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about science, technology, and lab automation, possessing strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high-throughput screening (HTS) and high-content screening (HCS) projects, assisting researchers with assay development, execution, and data interpretation.
• Prepare and maintain cell cultures (e.g., cell expansion for screening experiments) in a BSL-2 environment.
• Support project workflows and assay development through preparation of buffers, solutions, and consumables.
• Operate and maintain automated liquid handling platforms and plate readers; prior experience is a plus, but not required, as training will be provided.
• Carry out instrument calibration and routine maintenance of lab automation equipment.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary research environment, assisting scientists in optimizing screening workflows.

Required Qualifications

• A technical diploma or MSc in biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in standard cell culture work (preferably in a BSL-2 laboratory).
• Affinity for laboratory automation and screening technologies (experience is a plus, but not required).
• High level of accuracy, reliability, and independence in executing lab tasks.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English and German.

Core Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, including project coordination, document management, and time management.
• Service-oriented mindset with exceptional communication skills.
• Hands-on mentality in problem-solving.
• Strong technical affinity and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• A precise and accurate working style.

This is a temporary position until June 2026 and includes hands-on training in laboratory automation. At NEXUS, we value knowledge exchange and teamwork, operating as an agile, high-performing unit where everyone contributes their expertise and personality. We maintain flat hierarchies and offer flexible working hours, along with family-friendly models. Our team benefits from numerous training opportunities and works in an exciting field at the forefront of translational research.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Further information about NEXUS Personalized Health Technologies can be found on our website. For questions regarding the position, please contact Eva Riegler, PhD, Group Leader Screening and Lab Automation, at Show e-mail (no applications).