Laboratory Technician - Aquatic Ecotoxicology- 100%

Eurofins; Witterswil; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free language courses

Subsidized yoga course

Free parking

Mentor onboarding program

Flexible working hours

Team events

Free coffee/water dispensers

Job summary

Eurofins IES AG, located near Basel, seeks a capable ecotoxicology professional to conduct GLP-compliant fish tests and biochemical assays in a dynamic CRO environment. You will set up flow-through systems, handle various fish species, and ensure precise data collection and reporting.

Fluency in English is required; German or French are advantageous. The role emphasizes strict SOP adherence, timely results, and collaboration within a global team of scientists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in biology or related scientific domain.
• Valid LTK1 license to work with animals is mandatory.
• Preferably 2 years in a GLP regulated environment.
• Preferably 2 years of fish keeping, handling, testing and sampling.
• Preferably 2 years of ongoing OECD tests with fish in GLP CRO setting.
• Preferably 2 years of biochemical assays (EIA).
• English fluent is mandatory; German and French skills are assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform GLP-compliant tasks accurately and autonomously.
• Set up and run static, semi-static, and flow-through tests with various fish species per OECD guidelines.
• Conduct biochemical tests (EIA) across species and OECDs.
• Draft/revise SOPs, calibrate equipment, and maintain the laboratory.
• Mount and maintain flow-through systems and related equipment.
• Observe, record and report biometrical data and sampling results.
• Process data using different software and report progress clearly.

Skills

GLP compliance

Laboratory planning

SOP drafting

Data entry

Fish handling

OECD testing

Biochemical assays (EIA)

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in biology

Tools

Flow-through systems

Aquaria maintenance

Analytical equipment

Job description

The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of Europe's leading Contract Research Organisation service providers. We conduct field and laboratory studies to determine the safety of new substances and organisms (e.g. microbials) for humans and the environment, as well as their effectiveness. We are experts in conducting global field and laboratory studies in accordance with GEP and GLP, exposure assessment studies, ecotoxicology, product chemistry, testing of physicochemical properties, and environmental fate and metabolism studies.

The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of Europe's leading Contract Research Organisation service providers. We conduct field and laboratory studies to determine the safety of new substances and organisms (e.g. microbials) for humans and the environment, as well as their effectiveness. We are experts in conducting global field and laboratory studies in accordance with GEP and GLP, exposure assessment studies, ecotoxicology, product chemistry, testing of physicochemical properties, and environmental fate and metabolism studies.

In addition, we support our customers in every phase of the regulatory approval process. Our in-house team of regulatory experts works together with our network of field stations, laboratories, and partners.

Eurofins IES AG is a Swiss company located near Basel, right at the crossroads of France. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve grown to become a mid-size company. Our expertise spans several specialist fields, including environmental fate, aquatic ecotoxicology, animal and crop metabolism, and analytical chemistry. We’re passionate about advancing scientific research and providing reliable, high-quality testing services.

Our location and the expertise required from our employees has allowed the company to grow into a successful, multicultural organisation. The IES management team is also composed of scientists, and science is at the heart of all the decisions we take. Over the past 15 years IES has conducted thousands of studies across different service areas.

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.

If you have any questions, Arpitha Vasudev (HR Manager Agroscience Europe) will be happy to assist you at [email protected] [email protected].