Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Experimental/Breeding Lab Support

Life Sciences ResearchConfirmed 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.
Fluent English is mandatory.
German fluency is presented as preferably fluent and mandatory in the posting; the phrasing is internally inconsistent.
Work accurately and timely in a strictly regulated environment according to detailed standard operating procedures.
Work according to the provided planning and deliver results before the applicable deadlines.
Pay attention to detail and directly report failures or deviations.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks according to Good Laboratory Practice-compliant standard operating procedures accurately, precisely, autonomously, and in a timely manner, based on the overall project and subsequent experimental planning of the Ecotox Biology Department.
Set up, maintain, and accurately and timely breed algae, Daphnia, Chironomus, Lumbriculus, and different fish species, such as zebrafish, fathead minnow, carp, and trout.
Perform general tasks including drafting and revising standard operating procedures, calibrating equipment, and maintaining the laboratory.
Work with various algae, Daphnia, Chironomus, Lumbriculus, and fish species across all life stages, including eggs.
Prepare and apply a range of feeds, including feeding algae to Daphnia and Artemia to fish.
Report breeding activities across species in a timely, concise, and clear manner.

Desired Qualifications

Experience breeding, keeping, handling, and sampling algae.
Experience breeding, keeping, handling, and sampling Daphnia.
Experience breeding, keeping, handling, and sampling Chironomus and Lumbriculus.
Experience breeding, keeping, handling, and sampling fish.
French language skills are an asset.

Job Description

Perform all tasks according to GLP compliant SOPs in an accurate, precise, autonomous, and timely manner based on the overall project- and subsequent Experimental Planning of the Ecotox Biology Department
Set-up, maintain and perform the accurate and timely breeding of Algae, Daphnia, Chironomus, Lumbriculus, as well as of different Fish species (e.g. zebrafish, fathead minnow, carp, trout)
Perform general tasks including but not limited to drafting/revision of SOP’s, equipment calibration, lab maintenance, etc.
Working with a variety of Algae, Daphnia, Chironomus, Lumbriculus and fish (across all life stages incl. eggs) species
Preparing and applying a range of feeds including but not limited to feeding algae for Daphnia, Artemia for fish
Timely, concisely and clearly reporting the breeding across species

Qualifications

No academic bachelor’s degree is required
A valid certification/license to work with animals LTK1 is mandatory
Preferably experience with Algae breeding, keeping, handling, and sampling
Preferably experience with Daphnia breeding, keeping, handling, and sampling
Preferably experience with Chironomus (and Lumbriculus) breeding, keeping, handling, and sampling
Preferably experience with Fish breeding, keeping, handling, and sampling
English (fluent) is mandatory, German (preferably fluent) is mandatory, 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 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

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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