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The Division of Analytical Chemistry of the Swiss Chemical Society and many MS Societies have a link to this page.

You may also want to check VRS for MS positions predominantly in the UK. Another interesting site is Analytik.de that lists job openings for analytical chemists (German).

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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Technical specialist in mass spectrometry

 

Your mission :
The Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC, https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sb/research/isic/) of EPFL is looking for a technical specialist in mass spectrometry to join the team of the Mass Spectrometry and Elemental Analysis platform (https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sb/research/isic/platforms/mass-spectrometry-elemental-analysis/).

You will have the mission of carrying out mass spectrometry analyses for researchers from ISIC and other EPFL faculties. You will be involved in measurements, instrument management, upkeep and maintenance operations and user support. As the user profile is extremely varied, we are looking for an open, flexible, and organized person, eager to work in a cosmopolitan and multicultural environment.

Motivated candidates should submit their application online, including the following documents. The CV must indicate: i) the list of technical skills; ii) professional experience and training followed validated by attestations/certificates; and iii) contact details of at least three reference persons. The cover letter should highlight past experience that will be useful for this position. Copies of diplomas, certificates of additional training and work certificates must be submitted online. Only complete applications submitted by April 17, 2024, via the EPFL website or our partner Jobup will be considered.

 

Main duties and responsibilities include :

  • MS analyses on different types of latest generation instruments of the service (high and low resolution)
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of mass spectrometers.
  • Scientific and technical support to users
  • Development of new methods according to the needs of service users.
  • Writing protocols and analysis reports
  • Training of users on open access instruments.

 

Your profile :

  • Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) for laboratory assistant in chemistry or equivalent.
  • Confirmed experience of at least 5 years in a similar position, in a company or institution in the field of chemistry.
  • Mastery of chromatographic separation techniques (GC and UPLC) and their interface with mass spectrometry.
  • Experience in MS analysis of small molecules is an asset.
  • Marked interest in instrumentation (troubleshooting, maintenance, upkeep).
  • Rigor, initiative, good organizational skills, strong team spirit, open and constructive communication, flexibility, and adaptation to changes.
  • Autonomy in the management of activities.
  • Ability to work in a cosmopolitan environment and a customer-oriented environment.
  • Good knowledge of English and French (oral and written) is essential - B2 level required.

 

We offer :
You will have a varied and interesting activity, offering numerous contacts with researchers as well as collaborators from other technical and analytical platforms of the ISIC institute and the EPFL campus.

 

Start date : 15.09.2024, or to be agreed

Term of employment : Unlimited (CDI)

Contact : For additional information, we invite you to contact Dr Laure Menin (platform leader, ISIC-MSEAP, email) or Prof. Sandrine Gerber (Head of ISIC platforms, email)

Remark : Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered. Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account.

Reference : Job Nb 3316

 

Apply on the EPFL job site

Published: 25.03.2024


R&D Software Developer

Our scientists and engineers design, manufacture, and optimize high performance mass spectrometers for new applications to support researchers and industrial customers around the world.  We are headquartered in Thun, Switzerland, with regional offices in China, Japan, Korea and the United States. Our diverse team members cultivate a collaborative and creative work environment. Together we deliver the highest quality products and service to ensure our customers’ success.

Location: Thun, Switzerland

 

Description

TOFWERK is seeking a software engineer to strengthen our team developing software for our time-of-flight mass spectrometers. The successful applicant will combine programming and scientific experience with their communication skills to meet the tailored requirements for a diverse set of stakeholders and customers. They will work in tandem with R&D teams, other software team members, and members of the product teams to integrate the user interface applications with the underlying TOFWERK libraries and services driving the instrument control functionality. They will directly liaise with the R&D and instrument teams in rapid development of software during prototyping and feedback cycles, and to ensure that the stakeholders requirements are comprehensively documented. Based on their knowledge of the field and use of TOFWERK technology, they will provide suggestions and feedback regarding potential short- and long-term product improvements and developments.

 

Required Skills

  • 3+ years experience in software development using C#
  • Master’s level education in the sciences
  • Relevant certification or proven track record in front-end software engineering
  • Interest in collaborating with non-software R&D staff and product teams
  • Independent, well-structured, and goal-oriented working style
  • Fluency in English

 

Desired Skills 

  • Experience using Agile development principles, particularly Kanban
  • Experience working as part of an international team across multiple time zones
  • Basic proficiency in German
  • Knowledge of Python and/or C++

 

What We Offer 

  • Exciting projects in state-of-the-art mass spectrometry
  • Working with a creative international team
  • An open culture that encourages new ideas
  • Flexible working hours
  • A bright, spacious workplace in beautiful Thun, Switzerland
  • Attractive pension scheme

 

We look forward to receiving your application by email, Reference HR-693

Published: 08.03.2024


 

The Gabelica group is opening a new laboratory at the University of Geneva and is hiring

several PhD candidates and 1 post-doc

in bioanalytical, biopharmaceutical and biophysical mass spectrometry with special focus on nucleic acids. 

Our group is committed to advancing mass spectrometry to uncover the secrets of regulatory nucleic acids. We excel in 'native' mass spectrometry, revealing intricate nucleic acid structures and their interactions with ligands and proteins. Our vision involves developing new approaches to
characterize new therapeutic classes and push the boundaries of RNA modification analysis.

Why Join Us?

  • Cutting-Edge Research: You want to contribute to groundbreaking research in mass spectrometry for nucleic acids analysis: a hot topic right now, with impact on human health.
  • Multidisciplinary Playground: You are curious to engage in a collaborative environment spanning instrument and method development (mass spectrometry, including ion mobility spectrometry and laser photodissociation), data interpretation, molecular modeling, multiple biophysical approaches, and applications in biology and pharmacy.
  • Creativity: You are self-motivated, and strive in a workplace where freedom, idea sharing, creative thinking and risk taking is encouraged.
  • Communication: You are eager to communicate about science, and learn to convey complex findings with clarity, integrity, and impact.
  • Career support: You work with (not for) the PI, who commits to help you reach your (not their) career goals.

Profile: We seek people with various backgrounds (physical or analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, physics, biochemistry, bioinformatics…). English: B2 level or higher.

Job conditions: Full time, competitive salary. PhD is typically 4 years. Post-doc is up to 3 years. All team members contribute to teaching mainly in analytical chemistry or related disciplines for pharmaceutical sciences (Bachelor level). Working language is English, and teaching is in French.
International candidates should commit to learning basic French during the first year.

Start date: as soon as 01/01/2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Job location: Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Centre Médical Universitaire, Rue Michel-Servet 1 - CH- 1211 Genève, Switzerland

To apply: Send a personalized motivation letter, a CV + names of 2 references to Valérie Gabelica

Published: 06.10.2023


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