Lab Technician

Universitätsspital Basel; Basel; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitätsspital Basel is seeking a Lab Technician to support preclinical research projects, including intracranial injections and tissue collection. The role involves handling mice, maintaining records, and ensuring animal welfare under established protocols.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Veterinary or Life Sciences and possess LTK1 certification or an equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• LTK1 certification or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in neurobiology is preferred.
• Practical experience in handling mice, including anaesthesia and animal welfare procedures.
• Experience with injection techniques in mice, preferably including intracranial and intrathecal injections.

Responsibilities

• Perform cisterna magna and stereotactic intracranial injections in support of preclinical research projects.
• Collect and process biological samples, including brain tissue, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
• Monitor animal health and welfare in accordance with established protocols and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure thorough documentation of research activities and results.
• Optionally, conduct brain tissue processing, histological and immunohistochemical staining, as well as microscopy and imaging analyses.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field

LTK1 certification or equivalent

Job description

Lab Technician

There are many reasons to come work for us: Working at the USB primarily means being part of a dedicated team of over 7500 employees from around 90 nations. Our lively day-to-day lives are characterized by forward-looking research, cutting-edge medicine and the transfer of knowledge at the highest level. In addition, there is a modern organizational culture, interdisciplinarity, inspiring innovation and a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.

Do you want shape the hospital of the future together with us? Then join us! #TeamUSB

The University Hospital Basel plays a leading role in the (inter)national medical and research community. Our campus in the heart of Basel city represents innovative strength, development opportunities and interdisciplinary cooperation.

What you will be doing

• Perform cisterna magna and stereotactic intracranial injections in support of preclinical research projects
• Collect and process biological samples, including brain tissue, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
• Monitor animal health and welfare in accordance with established protocols and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure thorough documentation of research activities and results
• Optionally, conduct brain tissue processing, histological and immunohistochemical staining, as well as microscopy and imaging analyses

Your profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• LTK1 certification or an equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in neurobiology is preferred
• Practical experience in handling mice, including anaesthesia and animal welfare procedures
• Experience with injection techniques in mice, preferably including intracranial and intrathecal injections

Benefits of this position