In vivo Technician, Animal Studies & Animal Care (Temporary position for 2 years)
In vivo Technician, Animal Studies & Animal Care (Temporary position for 2 years)
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Job Description
At Roche you can show up as yourself embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression open dialogue and genuine connections where you are valued accepted and respected for who you are allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche where every voice matters.
The Position
A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. Thats what makes us Roche.
This position is located in In Vivo Sciences a Chapter within Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) where the Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals and state-of-the-art conduct of animal experiments in Pharmacology PK/PD and Toxicology are a primary Vivo Sciences is responsible for the Animal Care and Use Program in pRED and thus a key business enabler for all in vivo studies.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about animal welfare and scientific research Do you enjoy working in a dynamic team environment where multitasking is essential We are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our in vivo research team focusing on rodent and rabbit studies in the fields of toxicology safety efficacy and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD).
Your responsibilities will include:
Participating in in vivo studies with rodents and rabbits.
Performing animal handling techniques for rats and mice including clinical scoring and blood sampling.
Administering dosing via various routes (IP IV PO subcutaneous).
Assisting with or conducting surgical procedures including anaesthesia and providing pre- and postoperative care.
Supporting routine animal husbandry such as providing food and water cleaning and maintaining animal housing and equipment.
Proactively improving animal care and housing standards.
Participating in weekend husbandry and study activities on a rotational schedule.
Complying with cantonal and institutional animal welfare standards and regulations.
Please note this position is temporary for 2 years.
Who you are
You bring a minimum of 3 years of work experience as a laboratory technician animal technician veterinary nurse (e.g. Tiermedizinische Praxisassistentin (TPA)) or a comparable field.
You have hands-on experience in preclinical in vivo studies and training in animal handling according to Swiss animal welfare legislation (LTK1) are a plus.
You are a willing and positive team player with an open mindset.
You are fluent in both written and spoken English; German is a plus.
Unwavering focus collaborative teamwork and exceptional delivery are key behaviours that drive our mission of doing now what patients need next. Together we can be transformative.
If you are passionate about contributing to a committed team and have the dedication to partnership and innovation Roche is the place for you! Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference in patients lives.
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Lets build a healthier future together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
