Intern in the Field of Biosafety in the Cantonal Administration 100%

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Building Department Canton of Zurich

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Intern in the Field of Biosafety in the Cantonal Administration

Invest in your future.

The Biosafety Section is responsible for protecting our environment from biological hazards. Our task is to prevent dangerous organisms (e.g. pathogens and genetically modified organisms) from escaping laboratories into the environment. Furthermore, we ensure the protection of the population from biological events. We are also involved in monitoring invasive alien species; e.g. mosquitoes that may be potential disease vectors. To support this, the Biosafety team is looking for an intern starting early March 2026. The internship lasts 6 months.

The Biosafety Section is responsible for protecting our environment from biological hazards. Our task is to prevent dangerous organisms (e.g. pathogens and genetically modified organisms) from escaping laboratories into the environment. Furthermore, we ensure the protection of the population from biological events. We are also involved in monitoring invasive alien species; e.g. mosquitoes that may be potential disease vectors. To support this, the Biosafety team is looking for an intern starting early March 2026. The internship lasts 6 months.

Your task

During your internship, you will support the Biosafety Section in the areas of laboratory safety in biology labs and B-protection. You will work closely with cantonal authorities, emergency services of the canton (fire department & police), federal offices, and private firms. Your daily tasks include general support for the team, drafting internal official documents, as well as participating in various projects and enforcement activities, for example during inspections in laboratories.

Your profile

• Completed university degree in biology (at least Master’s level)
• Basic knowledge in micro- or molecular biology including laboratory experience
• Flawless and confident German in writing and speaking is a prerequisite (writing reports and documents)
• French skills are an advantage (communication with federal offices)
• Reliability, sense of responsibility, and ability to work in a team
• Interest in biosafety, environmental protection, and prevention of biological risks

Ready to start?

During an internship at the Building Department, you will take on interesting and challenging tasks in your personal field of expertise and experience everyday professional life up close - just 2 minutes from the main train station.

Your contact

Markus Obrist

Head of B-Protection

043 259 39 05

Head of B-Protection

043 259 39 05

Corinne Schenkel

Scientific Staff Member

043 258 42 96

Scientific Staff Member

043 258 42 96

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe, and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we guarantee the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, environmentally friendly disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. For this, 270 employees work every day.

We offer…

Lunch voucher

Workplace near main station

Your application process

Pre-selection

Initial interview

Final decision