Lab Technician

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

Job summary

The University Hospital Basel is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support preclinical research by performing intracranial injections, collecting samples, and monitoring animal welfare. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a life sciences field and LTk1 certification or equivalent.

Experience in neurobiology and hands-on work with mice, including anesthesia and humane procedures, is preferred. Strong documentation and record-keeping are essential to ensure regulatory compliance and

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.
• 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.

Skills

Neurobiology experience

Mice handling

Injection techniques

Animal welfare

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Job description

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.

Lab Technician

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

We look forward to receiving your application

Marion Evelyn Gafner

Co-Leitung HR Advisory

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