Neuro Lab Technician - Brain Research

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

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.