We Make It GmbH - Job Offer
We Make It GmbH is a nationally active company in Switzerland with extensive expertise in personnel services, honed through years of successful experience. Our recruitment efforts focus on key areas including industry, technology, office administration, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and IT. We uphold the highest standards of quality, ethics, and discretion.
Position: In Vivo Laborant (m/w/d)
This position is located in In Vivo Sciences, a division within Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS). The core responsibilities involve the housing and care of laboratory animals, alongside the state-of-the-art conduct of animal experiments in Pharmacology, PK/PD, and Toxicology. In Vivo Sciences is responsible for the Animal Facility in pRED and serves as a crucial business enabler for all in vivo studies.
The Ideal Candidate
- Completed 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 is highly desirable.
- Fluency in both English and German is required.
Work Hours
Standard 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Conducting in vivo studies on rodents and rabbits, particularly in toxicology and pharmacokinetics, which includes:
- Clinical scoring and blood sampling.
- Administering doses via various routes (IP, IV, PO, Subcutaneous).
- Basic necropsy skills.
- Collecting, documenting, reviewing, and verifying data in electronic data capture systems.
- Participating in study activities during weekends on a rotational basis.
- Optional involvement 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.
- A minimum of 2 years of work experience in the field of animal laboratory work (rats and mice).
- An accredited animal course (LTK or FELASA) is mandatory.
- Languages: Fluent in English.
Interested in Applying?
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.