Neuro/Ocular Research Lab Technician

Unibas; 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

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