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A healthier future. It’s 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. That’s what makes us Roche.

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicine. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

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 focus. In Vivo Sciences is responsible for the Animal Care and Use Program in pRED and thus a key business enabler for all in vivo studies.

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. 

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. 

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 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.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.