Laboratory Technician - Aquatic Ecotoxicology- 100%

LabRulez; Suíça; Híbrido; CHF 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

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Onboarding program

Flexible working hours

Company parties and team events

Free coffee and water

Resumo da oferta

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Aquatic Ecotoxicology to support GLP-compliant testing and data management within the Ecotox Biology Department. You will set up and run static, semi-static and flow-through fish tests across OECD protocols, perform biochemical assays and maintain meticulous records.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a regulated CRO environment, and fluent English. German is advantageous; French is a plus.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s in biology or related field preferred.
• License to work with animals LTK1 (LTK2) mandatory.
• Preferably 2 years in a GLP environment.
• Experience with fish keeping, handling, testing and sampling preferred.
• 2 years of aquaria maintenance and flow-through test systems preferred.
• 2 years of OECD fish testing in GLP CRO environment preferred.
• 2 years of biochemical assays, especially EIA, preferred.
• English fluent is mandatory; German fluent preferred; French asset.

Responsabilidades

• Perform GLP-compliant tests according to SOPs with accuracy and autonomy.
• Set up, maintain and run static, semi-static and flow-through fish tests per OECD protocols.
• Conduct biochemical tests (mainly EIA) on fish across OECDs.
• Draft/revise SOPs, calibrate equipment, and maintain laboratory space.
• Operate and maintain automated and manual flow-through systems.
• Collect, observe, and biometrically data, sample biological materials.
• Process data using various software and report progress clearly and concisely.

Conhecimentos

English (fluency)

German (preferable)

French (asset)

Formação académica

Bachelor’s in Biology or related field

LTK1/LTK2 animal-work license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Laboratory Technician - Aquatic Ecotoxicology- 100%

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Laboratory Technician - Aquatic Ecotoxicology- 100%

Job Description

• Perform all tasks according to GLP compliant SOP’s in an accurate, precise, autonomous, and timely manner based on the overall project- and subsequent Laboratory Planning of the Ecotox Biology Department
• Set-up, maintain and perform static, semi-static and especially flow-through based tests with different fish species across various OECD’s
• Set-up and perform biochemical tests (mainly EIA) across fish species and OECD’s
• Perform general tasks including but not limited to drafting/revision of SOP’s, equipment calibration, lab maintenance, etc.
• Mounting, setting, controlling, and maintaining, of (automated) static, semi-static but mainly flow-through systems
• Working with a variety of fish species across all life stages incl. eggs: selecting, observing, registration of biometrical data and sampling (i.e. blood, organs)
• Working with and maintenance of various sized aquaria allowing a high-through put of tests across OECD’s
• Preparing and applying a range of chemical solutions
• Analytical quantification of biological, physical-chemical, biochemical, and physiological parameters across OECD’s
• Entering and processing data hereby working with different types of software
• Timely, concisely and clearly reporting the biological and analytical progress across test systems and projects

Qualifications

• Preferably bachelor’s in biology (or related scientific domain)
• A valid certification/license to work with animals LTK1 (or even better LTK 2) is mandatory
• Preferably 2 years of experience in a GLP regulated environment
• Preferably 2 years of experience with fish keeping, handling, testing, and sampling
• Preferably 2 years of experience with maintenance of aquaria and flow-through test systems
• Preferably 2 years of experience in performing OECD tests with fish in a GLP regulated CRO environment
• Preferably 2 years of experience of performing biochemical assays in particular EIA
• English (fluent) is mandatory, German (preferably fluent), French (would be an asset)
• You like working accurately and timely in a strictly regulated environment according to detailed SOP’s
• You like working strictly according to the planning provided and delivering results prior to the respective deadline
• You like working and handling highly technical static, semi-static and especially flow-through systems and hereby performing the test accurately and timely including performing the required manipulation of equipment, aquaria, etc.
• You have an eye for detail hereby directly reporting failures or deviations
• You like working in a highly motivated and dynamic team
• You like working in a fast-paced environment within a global CRO framework

Additional Information

• Working environment: Flat hierarchies and a friendly working atmosphere with modern working environment with the great laboratory infrastructure and state-of-the-art analytical equipment.
• Onboarding: On-boarding program with mentors and buddies to provide a smooth start.
• Work-life balance: Through flexible working hours
• Get-togethers & events: Company parties and team events.
• Catering: Free coffee and water dispensers, availability of a variety of food trucks
• Development opportunities: Oopportunity for individual and regular further training, as well as the chance to pursue a variety of career paths within the Eurofins Group.
• Attractive benefits: company pension scheme, free language courses, subsidized yoga course and free parking.