Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Laboratory Technician - Aquatic Ecotoxicology

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWitterswil, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A valid LTK1 certification or license to work with animals is mandatory; LTK2 is preferred.
Preferably, two years of experience in a GLP-regulated environment.
Preferably, two years of experience with fish keeping, handling, testing, and sampling.
Preferably, two years of experience maintaining aquaria and flow-through test systems.
Preferably, two years of experience performing OECD tests with fish in a GLP-regulated contract research organization environment.
Preferably, two years of experience performing biochemical assays, particularly enzyme immunoassays.
Fluency in English is mandatory.
German fluency is preferred.
French is an asset.
Work accurately and on time in a strictly regulated environment following detailed standard operating procedures.
Work according to the provided plan and deliver results before the relevant deadlines.
Operate and handle technical static, semi-static, and flow-through systems, including accurately and promptly manipulating equipment and aquaria.
Identify and directly report failures or deviations.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks according to good laboratory practice-compliant standard operating procedures accurately, precisely, autonomously, and on time, based on project and laboratory planning for the Ecotox Biology Department.
Set up, maintain, and perform static, semi-static, and especially flow-through tests with different fish species across various Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development guidelines.
Set up and perform biochemical tests, mainly enzyme immunoassays, across fish species and OECD guidelines.
Draft and revise standard operating procedures, calibrate equipment, and maintain the laboratory.
Mount, set, control, and maintain automated and non-automated static and semi-static systems, primarily flow-through systems.
Work with fish species across life stages, including eggs; select and observe fish, register biometric data, and collect samples such as blood and organs.
Work with and maintain aquaria of various sizes to support high-throughput testing across OECD guidelines.
Prepare and apply a range of chemical solutions.
Quantify biological, physicochemical, biochemical, and physiological parameters analytically across OECD guidelines.
Enter and process data using different types of software.
Report biological and analytical progress across test systems and projects in a timely, concise, and clear manner.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in biology or a related scientific domain is preferred.
LTK2 certification or license to work with animals is preferred.

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 we have sparked your interest, please apply using our online form in less than 5 minutes by clicking on the “Apply now!” button.

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

About the Company

Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Eurofins provides global laboratory testing and analytical services to verify the safety, authenticity, and quality of products across food, water, medicine, and the environment. It operates a network of more than 900 laboratories in over 60 countries, offering access to more than 200,000 analytical methods. Its product work involves running specialized tests—using chemistry, biology, and other scientific techniques—to confirm origin, composition, and compliance of samples, such as detecting wine fraud or contaminant presence. The company differentiates itself through its massive, distributed lab network and broad portfolio, enabling standardized testing at scale and fast turnaround across many industries, rather than relying on a single specialty or location. Its goal is to protect public health and safety by delivering accurate, comprehensive testing data and helping clients meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Luxembourg
Founded: 1987

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