Universitätsspital Zürich
Zürich
Clinical Assistant (m/f/d) for Clinical Research in Pulmonary Hypertension, Clinic for Pneumology
- 04 August 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
As a Clinical Assistant, you take on a central and independent role in coordinating and conducting clinical studies. You are responsible for planning, organising, and operationally implementing study procedures and ensuring compliance with study protocols.
You work closely with an interdisciplinary research team. Together, you ensure high-quality data collection and optimal care for study participants.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.
You work closely with an interdisciplinary research team. Together, you ensure high-quality data collection and optimal care for study participants.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.
Clinical Assistant (m/f/d) for Clinical Research in Pulmonary Hypertension, Clinic for Pneumology 50%
immediate start or by arrangement
Your Main Tasks
- Plan, prepare, conduct, and follow up on patient visits within the framework of clinical studies
- Record, transfer, and process study data
- Close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Conduct study visits: collection of vital parameters (blood pressure, pulse, SpO2), body height and weight, conducting and/or further processing of 6-minute walk tests, blood sampling, ECGs and lung function tests, preparation and administration of study medication, training study participants in handling and self-administration of the study medication, supporting study participants in collecting patient-reported outcomes (questionnaires), temporal and task-specific coordination with study physicians
- Active participation in training and meetings to maintain and expand expertise and understanding of new developments in clinical research
Your Profile
- Completed training as a Health Specialist EFZ, Medical Practice Assistant EFZ, or comparable medical training
- Experience in conducting clinical studies and knowledge of applicable ethical and regulatory requirements is an advantage
- Enjoyment of direct contact with patients
- Ability to work independently and responsibly
- Organisational skills and multitasking ability
- Flexibility regarding requirements and priorities
- High diligence and accuracy in data collection and documentation
Our Benefits
- An exciting and varied role in a highly innovative research environment
- Collaboration in an interdisciplinary and committed team
- Opportunities for further education and training
- Workplace at the USZ campus with regulated working hours
University Hospital Zurich
8091 Zurich
8091 Zurich
