Join Our Team at We Make It GmbH
We Make It GmbH is a prominent company operating nationally in Switzerland, recognized for our extensive expertise in personnel services built upon many years of successful experience. Our recruitment activities are concentrated in key sectors such as industry, technology, administration, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and IT. We hold the highest standards for quality, ethics, and discretion.
Current Opportunity: In Vivo Laborant (m/w/d)
This position is based within In Vivo Sciences, a chapter of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS). Our primary focus includes the housing and care of laboratory animals, as well as the state-of-the-art execution of animal experiments in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), and toxicology. In Vivo Sciences plays a crucial role as the operational hub for all in vivo studies.
The Ideal Candidate
The perfect candidate possesses:
- Vocational training in a biological or chemical laboratory field or substantial hands-on experience working with laboratory animals.
- A minimum of 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 (preferred).
- Fluency in both English and German.
Work Hours
Standard working hours are 40 hours per week, with potential weekend shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting in vivo studies for rodents and rabbits in the areas of toxicology and pharmacokinetics.
- Responsibilities include clinical scoring, blood sampling, and administering doses via various routes (IP, IV, PO, subcutaneous).
- Basic necropsy skills.
- Collecting, documenting, reviewing, and verifying data in forms or electronic data capture systems.
- Participating as a team member in study activities during weekends on a rotational basis.
- Optional: Conducting or assisting in surgical procedures, including anesthesia, and providing pre- and postoperative care following 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 required.
- A minimum of two years of experience in the field of animal laboratory work (such as working with rats and mice).
- An accredited animal course (LTK or FELASA) is mandatory.
- Languages: Fluent in English.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you meet the qualifications and are enthusiastic about this opportunity, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.