Technical specialist in mass spectrometry

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.
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 protected]) or Prof. Sandrine Gerber (Head of ISIC platforms, [email protected])

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

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