AO Foundation
The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/
The AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) contributes high quality applied preclinical research and development within trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and translation of this knowledge, as well as investigates and improves the performance of surgical procedures, devices, and substances to achieve more effective patient care worldwide. It fosters a close relationship with the AO’s medical community, academic societies, and universities and provides a research environment and support for AO clinicians.
Technician / Senior Technician Biomedical Materials, 80-100% (ID1644)
This job opportunity is in the Biomedical Materials focus area at ARI, where we design advanced biomaterials and develop (bio)manufacturing technologies to achieve improved patient care and outcomes in musculoskeletal disorders. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Senior Technician who will play a crucial role in supporting our research projects by contributing to the development of novel biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications.
Main Responsibilities
Responsibilities include ensuring a safe and productive laboratory environment, conducting safety and chemical training, performing chemical synthesis, and utilizing material characterization techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure functioning of the specific instruments of the Biomedical Materials laboratory (e.g. HPLC, electrospray, FTIR, rheometer), related documentation (guidelines and SOP's) and adequate training of the users. Support general lab processes, propose and implement improvements. Handle ordering system, chemical list, lab duties and shipments for the group.
- Scientific work and chemical synthesis, mainly biopolymers
- Insure implementation of safety regulations in the ARI laboratories
- Know and follow the processes, guidelines and SOP's relevant to the work
- Maintain the Biomedical Materials laboratory and project related documentation
- Perform laboratory protocols and technical work as required in collaboration with team members
- Teach and supervise best laboratory practices to laboratory users
- Responsible for general lab safety at ARI: ensure safety at ARI, perform safety evaluation of ARI and safety introduction of new ARI members
- Member of AO Occupational Safety and Hygiene Committee (Be-SiBe) and delegate for environmental protection
- Runs autonomously technical tasks in collaboration with Research/Senior Scientist, Project Leader, Focus area leader
- Support and comply with the ARI QM-System
- Sample pick up (e.g. bovine knees) and external analyses (NMR), requiring day trips
- Regular presentation of short scientific updates and new measuring equipment for the laboratory
Main Requirements
- Qualification as a chemistry laboratory technician
- Five or more years of professional experience in a similar role
- Accurate, detail oriented and reliable
- Proactive; Independent and structured functioning
- Team player; good communications skills
- Fluency in English and German is a must
- Valid driving license
- Experience in General Lab Safety
- Theoretical and practical experience in biopolymers chemical synthesis and characterization is a plus
We offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
- Modern infrastructure
- High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
- Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
- Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education
Arbeitsort: 7270Davos
If you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, please submit your complete online application (motivation letter, CV, certificates, reference letters, etc) through our online application system.