In Vivo Technician / In Vivo Technicianess

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We Make It GmbH is a nationally active company in Switzerland, renowned for our expertise in personnel services, honed over many years of successful experience. Our recruitment efforts are concentrated on the core sectors of industry, technology, office/administration, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and IT. We maintain the highest standards of quality, ethics, and discretion.

Position Available: In Vivo Laborant (m/w/d)

This position is situated within In Vivo Sciences, a vital chapter of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS). Our focus lies in the Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals and the cutting-edge conduct of animal experiments in the realms of Pharmacology, PK/PD, and Toxicology. In Vivo Sciences oversees the Animal Facility in pRED, serving as a crucial business enabler for all in vivo studies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate (m/f/d) will possess:

• Completed vocational training in a biological or chemical laboratory field or significant hands-on experience with laboratory animals.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience as a lab technician, veterinary nurse, animal technician, or in a comparable role.
• Preferably completed a laboratory animal science course.
• Fluency in both English and German.

Work Hours

Standard working hours are 40 hours per week, with the possibility of weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will involve:

• Conducting in vivo studies for rodents and rabbits in toxicology and pharmacokinetics, including clinical scoring and blood sampling.
• Dosing through various routes (IP, IV, PO, Subcutaneous) and performing 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 weekends on a rotational basis.
• Optionally conducting or assisting with surgical procedures, including anesthesia, and providing pre- and postoperative care in accordance with best veterinary and animal welfare standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Training as an in vivo associate, biology laboratory assistant, or relevant experience in laboratory work with laboratory animals.
• A minimum of two years of work experience in animal laboratory work (rats and mice).
• An accredited animal course (LTK or FELASA) is mandatory.
• Fluent communication skills in English.

Application Process

If this opportunity excites you, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!