Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) in the Field of Aquatic Ecotoxicology

Company Description

The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of the leading service companies in Europe, conducting field and laboratory studies to determine the safety of new substances and organisms for humans and the environment as well as their efficacy. We are experts in conducting global field studies according to GEP and GLP, exposure assessment studies, ecotoxicology, product chemistry, testing of physicochemical properties, and environmental behavior studies. 

Additionally, we support our customers at every stage of approval. Our in-house team of regulatory experts works with our network of field stations, laboratories, and carefully selected partners. 

Innovative Environmental Services (IES) Ltd is part of the Eurofins Agroscience Group and an
independent GLP-certified Swiss contract research laboratory (CRO) based in
Witterswil near Basel (CH). We conduct studies in the areas of environmental behavior, metabolism,
ecotoxicology, and analytical chemistry and provide services in the development
and registration of agrochemical and pharmaceutical products.

Job Description

• Preparation and GLP-compliant execution of ecotoxicological tests to assess plant protection products, industrial chemicals, and pharmaceuticals
• Planning, independent execution, and evaluation of experiments in consultation with the supervisor
• General laboratory activities (e.g., equipment maintenance) and administrative tasks (e.g., creating/revising work instructions)
• Working according to the principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Animal welfare-compliant work with aquatic vertebrates (fish, frogs) as model organisms within the framework of ecotoxicological tests
• Setup, operation, and maintenance of technical systems (flow-through systems for aquatic tests) after extensive training

Qualifications

• Successfully completed training as a biological laboratory technician or technical assistant (BTA/MTA) or equivalent education or B.Sc. in biology or a related field
• Reliable, careful, precise, and structured working style
• Sufficient physical resilience to safely lift and move medium-weight loads (containers of approx. 10 kg)
• Team player, flexible, resilient, and willingness to work occasional weekend shifts
• High willingness to learn, initiative, and motivation
• Good German skills; English skills are an advantage
• Professional experience working under GLP is an advantage
• Good knowledge and practical experience in ecotoxicology are an advantage
• Practical experience with biological detection methods (ELISA) is an advantage
• Practical experience in animal welfare-compliant handling and working with vertebrates including certificate (e.g., FELASA) is an advantage
• Good technical understanding, manual skills, and interest in the setup and maintenance of flow-through systems are an advantage

Additional Information

What to expect from us:

• Varied and responsible work in an internationally successful company
• Flexible working hours
• Diverse, changing food offerings in the form of food trucks on site
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and a motivated, international team
• Individual onboarding, mentoring, professional growth and development, educational courses and training, including language courses
•  Free parking spaces

If we have sparked your interest, please apply using our online form in under 5 minutes via the button "Apply Now!". 

For questions, Katharina Kovacevic (Student assistant Eurofins Agroscience Services) is happy to assist you  Katharina.Kovacevic@as.eurofinseu.com

We look forward to your application! 

Additional Information

In just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to a global network with over 63,000 employees in more than 900 independent companies in over 60 countries and more than 950 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products. Furthermore, Eurofins is among the world’s leading providers of innovative clinical diagnostics and specializes in advanced diagnostic tests2.

In 2024, Eurofins achieved total sales of 6.95 billion euros and has been one of Europe’s most successful publicly traded companies for over 20 years.

We support your development! Do you feel you do not meet 100% of the requirements? Do not hesitate to apply anyway! The companies of the Eurofins Agroscience Group are committed to promoting your professional development.

We welcome diversity! The companies of the Eurofins Agroscience Group are equal opportunity employers. We strive to create a work environment that is equally accessible to all and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination of any kind.

Sustainability is important to us! We are on the best path to achieve our goal of carbon neutrality through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our employees to make sustainable changes.