Job Opportunity: Laboratory Animal Technician
This role is part of the In Vivo Sciences chapter within Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS). Our team is dedicated to the housing and care of laboratory animals, as well as the high-quality execution of in vivo studies in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology. In Vivo Sciences operates the animal facility within pRED, playing a crucial role in enabling all in vivo research activities.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has completed vocational training in a biological or chemical laboratory profession or possesses substantial hands-on experience with laboratory animals. A minimum of two years of professional experience as a laboratory technician, veterinary nurse, animal technician, or in a similar role is required. Ideally, the candidate has completed a certified laboratory animal science course and is fluent in both German and English.
General Information
- Start date: 01.01.2026
- Latest start date: 01.02.2026
- Planned duration: 6 months
- Extension: Unlikely
- Max. rate: 55.00 CHF
- Location: Basel
- Barrier-free workplace: No
- Workload: 100%
- Team size: 6 people
- Hiring Manager: Claudia Senn
- Department: In Vivo Sciences (PNE)
- Working hours: Standard; weekend duties on a rotational basis
Tasks & Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Execution of in vivo studies in rodents and rabbits within toxicology and pharmacokinetics, including:
- Clinical scoring
- Blood sampling
- Dosing via multiple routes (IP, IV, PO, subcutaneous)
- Basic necropsy work
- Collecting, documenting, reviewing, and verifying data on paper forms or in electronic data capture systems
- Participating in weekend study activities on a rotational schedule
- Optional: Conducting or assisting with surgical procedures including anesthesia, and providing pre- and postoperative care following best veterinary and animal welfare practices
Must Haves
- Completed training as an in vivo associate, biology laboratory assistant, or relevant hands-on experience in laboratory animal work (*****);
- Minimum 2 years of work experience with laboratory animals (rats and mice) (*****);
- Accredited animal course (LTK or FELASA) is mandatory (*****);
- Languages: Fluent English;
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.