About Us
We make it GmbH is a nationally active company in Switzerland, recognized for our extensive expertise in the field of personnel services. With many years of successful experience, our recruitment activities focus on core areas including industry, technology, office/administration, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and IT. We uphold the highest standards of quality, ethics, and discretion in all our endeavors.
Position Available
For our client, we are currently seeking an:
In Vivo Laborant (m/w/d)
This position is located within In Vivo Sciences, a chapter of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS). Here, the Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals and the advanced conduct of animal experiments in Pharmacology, PK/PD, and Toxicology are primary focuses. In Vivo Sciences is responsible for the Animal Facility in pRED and serves as a key business enabler for all in vivo studies.
About the Ideal Candidate
The perfect candidate (m/w/d) will possess:
- Vocational training in a biological or chemical laboratory field or substantial hands-on experience working with laboratory animals.
- At least two years of professional experience as a lab technician, veterinary nurse, animal technician, or in a comparable role.
- Completion of a laboratory animal science course.
- Fluency in both English and German.
Work Hours
Standard 40 hours per week (occasional weekend work may be required).
Tasks and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Conducting in vivo studies for rodents and rabbits in the areas of toxicology and pharmacokinetics.
- Performing clinical scoring and blood collection.
- Administering doses via various routes (IP, IV, PO, Subcutaneous).
- Basic necropsy skills.
- Collecting, documenting, reviewing, and verifying data on forms or in electronic data capture systems.
- Participating as a team member in study activities on a weekend basis (rotational).
- Optional: Conducting or assisting in surgical procedures including anesthesia, and providing pre- and postoperative care according to best veterinary and animal welfare standards.
Qualifications
- Training as an in vivo associate, biology laboratory assistant, or relevant experience in laboratory work with laboratory animals is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of work experience in the field of animal laboratory work (especially with rats and mice).
- An accredited animal course (LTK or FELASA) is mandatory.
- Languages: Fluent in English.
Application Process
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply online using the form below. Please note, only applications matching the job profile will be considered.