Experimental/Breeding Lab Support
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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
- 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