Clinical Cytogenomic Scientist / Clinical Cytogenomic Scientistess

Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich - Eleonorenstiftung - September 30, 2025

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will be tasked with:

  • Leading a team of over 25 members, including scientists, lab technicians, and a quality manager.
  • Managing hiring processes and talent development within the laboratory.
  • Ensuring the overall delivery and quality of the Clinical Genomics Laboratory.
  • Analyzing, controlling, and reporting on G-banded chromosomes, FISH, SNP-microarray, NGS, and PCR-MRD.
  • Participating in the ongoing development of our center for precision oncology for children.
  • Ensuring the timely and successful launch of new clinical tests in collaboration with clinical teams.
  • Guiding the development of key operational metrics.
  • Collaborating with other leaders in the Center for Pediatric Laboratory Medicine (ZPL) to engage in broader organizational strategic planning and cross-functional efforts.

Your Profile

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:

  • An educational background as a scientist or physician, with several years of experience in tumor cytogenomics.
  • Board certification as a clinical cytogeneticist, such as FAMH or a relevant international certificate.
  • Expertise in leading a diagnostic laboratory.
  • Proficiency in the German language is advantageous but not mandatory.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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