I am a non-EU citizen holding B permit. my situation is that I study at EPFL and got a research assistance-ship at a project based in geneva. As the work load is less than 15 hr, there should not be any problem to get an authorization according to my knowledge.

If anyone is aware of the procedure and the required documents, can you please enlighten me? I tried calling geneva office, but they have automated voice replies and I do not understand French. Moreover, procedures are not mentioned clearly on the site.

From what I could understand from the information on site, I think I have to get a 'form M' filled by the employer. If anyone has gone through the process, I will be grateful if you could help. Thanking you in advance.

Yes, the employer needs to complete the Form M, you shouldn't have to do anything.

https://www.ge.ch/moe/uk/procedures/...demande_et.asp