Laboratory Technician

On behalf of one of our client companies, we are currently looking for a Laborant. The perfect candidate has training as a biology or animal technician, at least two years of lab experience with rodents, certification in animal handling (Swiss LTK1 or FELASA), and is fluent in English; German is a plus.

General Information:

• Start date: asap/ 01.01. 2025

• latest Start Date: 01.02.2025

• Planned duration: 12 months

• Extension: possible

• Workplace: Basel

• Workload: 100%

• Working hours: Standard (maybe working on weekends)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Conducting studies for mice, rats and rabbits in the area of toxicology and pharmacokinetic.

The tasks include:

administer test items by various routes (IP, IV, PO, SC)

observation and scoring of clinical signs

taking blood

basic necropsy skills

• Optional: Conduct or assist during surgical procedures including anesthesia and provide pre- and postoperative care

• Collect, document, review and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems

• Participate as a team member in study activities at the weekend on a rotational basis

Must Haves:

• Biology or animal technician, comparable training or relevant experience in laboratory work with rodents

• At least 2 years of technical experience as detailed in the essential Tasks & Responsibilities

•Training in animal handling according to Swiss legislation in Animal Welfare (LTK1) or FELASA

• Fluent in English; German is a Plus