Scientific Assistant 2

--- base: meta-keywords: meta-viewport: width=device-width, title: Scientific Assistant 2 --- Scientific Assistant 2 ========================= Organizational entity Faculty of Medicine Section / Division structures directly attached to the deanate Function Scientific Assistant 2 Function code 206024 Maximum class 19 Body Administrative and technical personnel Activity rate 50%-100% Registration deadline Reference 7071 Job description -------------------- The Faculty of Medicine of the Université de Genève benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the framework of the mandates it has set for itself: teaching, research and its partnership with the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG). The Centre médical universitaire (CMU) hosts laboratories and clinical, fundamental and training research platforms of the Faculties of medicine and sciences, notably BSL1, BSL2 and BSL3 facilities. Biosafety there is supported by a transversal system, in close connection with research teams, university services and the competent authorities. In order to strengthen the transversal biosafety system of the CMU, the Faculty of Medicine is currently looking for two: Scientific Assistants 2 (BioSafety Officer) at 50 to 100 % -------------------------------------------------------------- The main mission of this position is to be the reference person for biosafety for the laboratories and platforms of the CMU. The holder ensures the compliance of activities, coordinates the evaluation and control of biological risks, advises and trains teams, and manages the monitoring of corrective measures with the network of BSO assistants. Main tasks: * Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory biosafety requirements in BSL1, BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories and platforms, and update compliance methods, procedures and tools. * Analyze activities and projects, evaluate biological risks, prepare notifications on Ecogen and propose adapted prevention measures. * Participate in audits and inspections, formulate recommendations, ensure the traceability of findings and manage the implementation of corrective actions within the required timeframes. * Advise laboratory managers and research teams, design and lead training and awareness actions, and keep up to date the supports and the online biosafety course. * Functionally coordinate the network of BSO assistants, ensure scientific, technical and regulatory monitoring, contribute to commissions and working groups, and participate in incident analysis and feedback. Required title and skills ----------------------------- * Master's in microbiology, biology, biotechnology or equivalent degree; BSO training or certification desired, or ability to acquire it quickly. * 3 to 5 years of experience in biomedical research, with practical experience in a BSL2 environment. * Solid knowledge of biosafety regulations and good practices, biological risk assessment and the conduct of audits or inspections. * Skills in project management, writing procedures and reports, designing training and coordination of partners; Ecogen experience and knowledge of the CMU are assets. * Proficiency in French and English. Entry into office ------------------- to be agreed Contact ------- If you match the description above, we would be very happy to receive your file (CV, cover letter and letters of recommendation). We kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking on the button below "postuler / apply now". Additional information can be obtained from Mme Leslie Riat ( ; Additional information ----------------------------- Open-ended contract under public law. The Université de Genève offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the influence of an Institution founded in 1559. In a perspective of parity, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex. [](< >) Université de Genève * Université de Genève Rue Michel-Servet 1 1211 Geneve * [](<>) jpid5c42650jm jpit1043jm jpiy26jm