Lab Technician (80-100%)

Universität Basel; Basel; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International research environment

Hands-on techniques

Academic setting

Job summary

Unibas in Basel invites applications for a Lab Technician to support preclinical ocular pharmacology, physiology and neurobiology research within the Department of Biomedicine. The role focuses on injections in mice, sample collection, and rigorous documentation in a collaborative, international academic setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant life sciences field, with LT K1 certification, neurobiology experience, and hands-on skills in mouse anesthesia and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• LTK1 certification or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in neurobiology is preferred.
• Practical experience handling mice, including anesthesia and welfare procedures.
• Experience with injection techniques in mice (intracranial/intrathecal).

Responsibilities

• Perform cisterna magna and stereotactic intracranial injections for preclinical research.
• Collect and process brain tissue, blood, and CSF.
• Monitor animal health and welfare per protocols and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation of results.
• Optionally perform brain tissue processing, histology, immunohistochemistry, and imaging analyses.

Skills

Neurobiology

Mouse handling

Injection techniques

Animal welfare procedures

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Veterinary/Life Sciences

Job description

As a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel, the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) brings together basic and clinical scientists to advance the understanding of health and disease. We are home to more than 67 research groups and over 800 employees across six locations in the heart of Basel. Our collaborative and international environment fosters innovation, excellence, and impactful research. The Ocular Pharmacology and Physiology group, led by PD Dr. Albert Neutzner, is looking for a Lab Technician. Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.

Your position

• 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

We offer you

• We offer a collaborative and international research environment within the Department of Biomedicine, with the opportunity to contribute to preclinical research in ocular pharmacology, physiology and neurobiology.
• The position provides hands-on experience with advanced experimental techniques, including stereotactic and cisterna magna injections, biological sample processing, histology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
• You will work in a stimulating academic environment with close interaction between basic and clinical research.