Lab Technician 80-100%

Universitätspital Basel; Basel; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days + 5 flexible days

Relocation and apartment hunting help

Comprehensive childcare options

Discounts for shopping, sport and rec

Social benefits and salary policy

Job summary

University Hospital Basel seeks a skilled researcher to support preclinical neurobiology projects. You will handle brain tissue and CSF samples, monitor animal welfare, and maintain rigorous records.

Opportunity to perform histology, immunohistochemical staining, and imaging analyses may be available. Required qualifications include a Bachelors or Masters in a related field and LTk1 certification or equivalent; prior neurobiology and animal handling experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in neurobiology is preferred.
• Practical experience with mice handling and welfare procedures.
• Knowledge of intracranial and intrathecal injection techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform cisterna magna and stereotactic intracranial injections in support of preclinical research.
• Collect and process biological samples including brain tissue, blood, and CSF.
• Monitor animal health and welfare per established protocols and regulations.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and thorough documentation.
• Optionally conduct brain tissue processing, histology, staining, and imaging analyses.

Skills

Neurobiology experience

Mice handling and welfare

Injection techniques (intracranial/in

Education

Bachelors or masters degree in Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

LTK1 certification or equivalent qualification

Job description

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

Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel

Benefits

• Those working at the University Hospital of Basel enjoy attractive working conditions and many benefits
• Your benefits at the USB
• Attractive salary policy and exceptional social benefits
• Discounts for shopping, sport and recreation
• Support during relocation and apartment hunting
• 25 vacation days, plus 5 flexible free days
• Support in further training and education, plus career planning
• Comprehensive childcare options
• Free-of-charge sport and fitness program

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
• Place of work

I'm proud to work at the USB. During my time here, I have experienced some fantastic support – including financial assistance. Without this, I wouldn’t have been able to pursue my chosen career. I am very grateful for this

At the USB, we work together on quality projects and research projects in nursing and medical fields. Our goal is to always offer patients the best treatment and care available and to improve patient safety

Angelika Lehmann, Ward Manager Intensive Care

• The USB is a fantastic employer, not least due to the many benefits offered to the staff. These include the wide range of sports on offer, the canteen and also the salary. All this and more make the USB an employee-friendly place to work
• I made a conscious decision to work at a university hospital as you are confronted with serious and complicated illnesses here. In smaller hospitals, patients with serious illnesses are often transferred elsewhere for treatment. At the USB, we can treat virtually everything
• Maternity leave and part-time work are always a real possibility. This is not always the case, particularly in surgical fields. In our team, there are no hurdles that have to be overcome. Our boss is very keen on recruiting more women in the team – on all levels, including in management positions
• What is important here is that all members of staff have interesting perspectives for the future, regardless of their working hours. I try to be a role model here every single day, as do my managers. The reconciliation of work and family is very enriching

We have a fantastic working atmosphere, and I am surrounded by motivated, good-humored colleagues. We always have something to laugh about

We have our finger on the pulse when it comes to technical innovation. We work with state-of-the-art equipment and are constantly putting new systems through their paces – I find this fascinating

The interdisciplinary way we work together – including between the individual clinics – is extraordinary. You don’t see this in many places

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