Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Laborfachkraft - Ökotoxikologie, Biologie

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

Full-timeWitterswil, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completed apprenticeship as a biology laboratory technician or chemistry laboratory technician, or training as a technical assistant (BTA/UTA), or equivalent training.
Reliable, careful, precise, and structured working practices.
Technical aptitude and interest in working with automatic dosing systems.
Ability to work in a team, flexibility, resilience, and willingness to work occasional weekends.
Strong willingness to learn, initiative, and motivation.
Good German skills; English skills are an advantage.
Experience working under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Prepare and conduct ecotoxicology tests on plant protection products, industrial chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
Handle and cultivate various aquatic test organisms, such as water fleas, algae, and aquatic plants.
Plan, independently conduct, and evaluate experiments in consultation with the supervisor.
Perform general laboratory tasks, such as equipment maintenance, and administrative tasks, such as creating and revising work instructions, in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Desired Qualifications

English skills.
Experience working under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Job Description

Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Prüfungen zur Ökotoxikologie von Pflanzenschutzmitteln, Industriechemikalien und Pharmaka.
Umgang mit und Kultivierung von verschiedenen aquatischen Versuchsorganismen (z.B. Wasserflöhe, Algen und Wasserpflanzen).
Planung, selbstständige Durchführung und Auswertung der Versuche in Absprache mit dem Vorgesetzten.
Allgemeine Labortätigkeiten (z.B. Gerätewartung) und administrative Aufgaben (z.B.

Erstellen/Überarbeiten von Arbeitsvorschriften) gemäß den Grundsätzen der Guten Laborpraxis (GLP).

Qualifications

Erfolgreich abgeschlossene Lehre als Biologielaborant/Chemielaborant oder Technischer Assistent (BTA/UTA) oder gleichwertige Ausbildung
Zuverlässige, sorgfältige, präzise und strukturierte Arbeitsweise
Technisches Verständnis und Interesse im Umgang mit automatischen Dosiersystemen
Teamfähig, flexibel, belastbar und Bereitschaft zu vereinzelten Wochenenddiensten
Hohe Lernbereitschaft, Eigeninitiative und Motivation
Gute Deutschkenntnisse, daneben sind Englischkenntnisse von Vorteil
Berufserfahrung im Arbeiten unter GLP von Vorteil.

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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