In vivo Laborant (m/w/d)

In vivo Laborant (m/w/d) – Rodents / LTK1 / Toxicology / taking blood / English

Project:
For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking for a highly qualified In vivo Laborant (m/w/d).

Background:
This position is located in In Vivo Sciences, a Chapter within Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS), where the Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals and the state-of-the-art 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 is thus a key business enabler for all in vivo studies.

The perfect candidate:
The perfect candidate: has completed vocational training in a biological or chemical laboratory field or brings substantial hands-on experience working with laboratory animals, along with at least two years of professional experience as a lab technician, veterinary nurse, animal technician, or in a comparable role. Ideally, they have completed a laboratory animal science course and are fluent in both English and German.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Conducting of in vivo studies for rodents and rabbits in the area of toxicology and pharmacokinetic. The tasks include:
  – clinical scoring
  – taking blood
  – ability to dose by various routes (IP, IV, PO, Subcutaneous)
  – basic necropsy skills
  * Collect, document, review and varify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems
  * Participate as a team member study activities at the weekend on a rotational basis
  * Optional: Conduct or assist during surgical procedures including anesthesia and provide pre- and postoperative care according to best veterinary and animal welfare standards

Must Haves:

• You have completed training as an in vivo associate, biology laboratory assistant, or have relevant experience in laboratory work with laboratory animals
  * Work experience minimum 2 years in the field of animal laboratory work (rats and mice)
  * An accredited animal course (LTK or FELASA) is mandatory
  * Languages: Fluent in English

Reference Nr.: 924431 SDA
Role: In vivo Laborant (m/w/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Basel
Pensum: 100%
Start: 01.01.2026
Duration: 6 months
Deadline: 10.12.2025

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