Clinical cytogenomic scientist 100%

Oncology laboratory
Your responsibilities
  • Analysis, checking and report of G-banded chromosomes, FISH, miyroarray (CytoScan HD and OncoScan)
  • Somatic NGS and PCR-MRD (can be learned on the job)
  • Performance of external quality assessments
Your profile
  • Education as scientists or physicians with many years of experience in cytogenomics
  • Experience in somatic NGS will be of advantage
  • Board certification as clinical cytogeneticist, i.e. FAMH, FachhumangenetikerIn of the GfH, PCCC, ABMG
  • Some knowledge of the German language is advantageous but not mandatory. However, a commitment to learn German should be made
  • Equally patient and motivated to work in an international team

Your salary

Your estimated gross salary for a 100% position should fall between CHF 97'000 and CHF 119'000 per year.

The exact salary will depend on your qualifications and professional experience. Your salary will be established in accordance with our salary guidelines during the selection process. Applicants who do not yet possess the necessary skills and experience may in some cases be offered a lower pay grade. In many cases, supplementary pay will be offered for irregular working hours. Further salary development will depend on your performance and the financial ability of the Eleonorenstiftung.

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Contact

Dr. rer. nat. Birgit Krabichler
Oncology Laboratory
Phone +41 44 266 32 79

www.kispi.uzh.ch
Matthias Giessler
HR Division manager Apply now
Your start with us
We can offer you the position immediately.

The application process

After you have submitted your application via our online portal, we will consider it carefully. We will make an initial selection from among the applications received and then get in touch with you. If we progress to the interview stage, the following procedure will apply:

application process

Your benefits

Leave the car at home.

All employees with at least 50% employment level and a contract duration of 6 months or longer benefit from CHF 500 discount per year on the SBB GA travel card or get at least 25% discount on the ZVV BonusPass for the entire ZVV network.

Mix your own smoothies.

Enjoy the healthy and tasty menu of the day in our staff restaurant for just CHF 9.00. With a varied salad buffet, juice bar, muesli bar and cake buffet, the restaurant caters for every taste.

Have you heard about the "Frauenbadi"?

Don’t worry – there’s a men’s one too! Located in the heart of Europe and right next to a lake, Zurich strikes the perfect balance between modern city life and stunning nature. Zurich is the education and economic centre of Switzerland and hosts countless events and a wide range of activities – there’s some-thing for everyone! More information about working in Switzerland can be found here.

We love all children - including yours!

We have signed a contract with the GFZ foundation day care centre, located near the Kispi, meaning you can benefit from longer day care at the same price. Your children can stay at the day care centre from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.​

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We're also a hotel.

Recently moved to the city and haven’t found somewhere to live yet? Then rent one of our furnished staff bedrooms, located just a stone’s throw away from the hospital. Learn more.

We will help you through difficult times.

For all contracts at the Children’s Hospital with a level of employment of 20% or above, you benefit from our Visana accident insurance policy, that includes a worldwide private coverage for all accidents occurring while at work or during leisure time. In case your contract is below 20% employment level, accidents while on leisure are also covered in line with applicable law regulations.

Take a city break!

Every five years, you’ll be rewarded for your loyalty with extra holiday days. Previous roles at the Children’s Hospital will be counted.

Get well soon!

Have you worked for us for more than three months in at least a 0.2 FTE position? In most cases, you will benefit from Helsana daily sickness benefits insurance. In the event of illness, you will receive a daily allowance amounting to 80% of your salary for up to 720 days.

Head to the south!

If your five weeks of holiday aren’t enough, we’ll do our best to let you take unpaid holiday.

We fill your piggy bank

We assume 60% of your pension fund contributions, which exceeds the statutory minimum. As a part-time employee, you also benefit from a reduced coordination offset.

Spend more time with your children.

With interesting part-time roles available, we aim to give our employees the opportunity to balance their career with family life. For example, if you’ve just started a family or are finishing up a degree, you can look into reducing your working hours at the Children’s Hospital.

We'll update your vaccination record.

The staff doctor isn’t just there for emergencies – you can consult them about vaccinations and occupational health.

Let’s write history.

Join us and move with us to one of the most stunning and state-of-the art children’s hospitals. Herzog&De Meuron has developed something truly unique with the new children’s hospital in Zürich Lengg. Become part of it and let’s shape our future together.

Surpass yourself.

No matter what stage of your career you are at, the Children’s Hospital Zurich can help you go further. Our career models for nurses, doctors and in research offer you a huge variety of development opportunities for your specialist or management career.

Kinderspital Zürich as an employer
Kinderspital Zürich is the largest university children's hospital in Switzerland with about 2,500 employees, and is one of the leading centres for paediatric and youth medicine in Europe. Although the hospital may be big, it's the little ones that count: up to 100,000 patients are cared for each year across 47 faculties, where we do everything in our power to ensure their well being. 'Kispi' not only offers cutting-edge devices and the highest quality of care, but also a good sense of interpersonal issues. Alongside its comprehensive range of paediatric medicine and surgery facilities, the children's hospital also offers a unique rehabilitation centre and a research centre.

Your location

Steinwiesstrasse 75
8032 Zürich
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