Lab Technician (80-100%)

Montreal, QC, Canada
Urban agglomeration of Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

As a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel, the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) brings together basic and clinical scientists to advance the understanding of health and disease.

We are home to more than 67 research groups and over 800 employees across six locations in the heart of Basel. Our collaborative and international environment fosters innovation, excellence, and impactful research.

The Ocular Pharmacology and Physiology group, led by PD Dr. Albert Neutzner, is looking for a Lab Technician.

Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.

Your position

Perform cisterna magna and stereotactic intracranial injections in support of preclinical research projects
Collect and process biological samples, including brain tissue, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Monitor animal health and welfare in accordance with established protocols and regulatory standards
Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure thorough documentation of research activities and results
Optionally, conduct brain tissue processing, histological and immunohistochemical staining, as well as microscopy and imaging analyses

Your profile

Bachelor's or master's degree in Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
LTK1 certification or an equivalent qualification
Previous experience in neurobiology is preferred
Practical experience in handling mice, including anaesthesia and animal welfare procedures
Experience with injection techniques in mice, preferably including intracranial and intrathecal injections

We offer you

We offer a collaborative and international research environment within the Department of Biomedicine, with the opportunity to contribute to preclinical research in ocular pharmacology, physiology and neurobiology.
The position provides hands-on experience with advanced experimental techniques, including stereotactic and cisterna magna injections, biological sample processing, histology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
You will work in a stimulating academic environment with close interaction between basic and clinical research.

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Responsibilities

Perform cisterna magna and stereotactic intracranial injections, collect and process biological samples, and monitor animal health and welfare. Maintain accurate experimental records, with optional duties in brain tissue processing, staining, microscopy, and imaging analysis.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in veterinary science, life sciences, biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field is required, along with LTK1 certification or an equivalent qualification. Practical mouse-handling experience, including anesthesia and animal welfare procedures, is required; neurobiology experience and mouse injection experience, especially intracranial or intrathecal injections, are preferred.

Skills

Cisterna Magna Injections
Stereotactic Intracranial Injections
Mouse Handling
Anesthesia
Animal Welfare
Biological Sample Collection
Sample Processing
Brain Tissue Processing
Histology
Immunohistochemistry
Microscopy
Imaging Analysis
Experimental Recordkeeping
Neurobiology

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Keywords

Preclinical Research
Ocular Pharmacology
Physiology
Neurobiology
Cisterna Magna Injections
Stereotactic Injections
Intracranial Injections
Intrathecal Injections
Mouse Handling
Anesthesia
Animal Welfare
Biological Samples
Brain Tissue
Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Experimental Records
Histology
Immunohistochemistry
Microscopy
Imaging Analysis
LTK1 Certification

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