Lab Assistant

For one of our clients, world leader in in-vitro diagnostics, we are currently looking for a Lab Assistant.

General Information:

• Start date: 01.04.2026
• Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
• Workplace: Rotkreuz
• Workload: 80-100%
• Remote/Home Office: No
• Department: Molecular Diagnostics - DSI Core Rkz
• Team: 10 People
• Working hours: Standard

About the job:

The Research & Development Services team leads the management of R&D laboratories and associated equipment to ensure the safety, compliance and smooth operations of local R&D laboratories.

The Lab Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of our BSL1 and BSL2 laboratories, managing waste collection, and overseeing the stocking of common consumables.

The perfect candidate:

Has proven experience in a cleaning or laboratory environment, is physically fit, and willing to regularly lift heavy waste bins and work with potentially infectious biological material. They possess B2-level proficiency in both German and English and demonstrate strong skills in MS Excel and the Google Suite.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Regular cleaning and disinfection of BSL-1 and BSL-2 labs, with the focus on BSL-2 labs, according to the hygiene plan as described in the hygiene operating instructions.
• Documentation of cleaning activities in compliance with good documentation practices.
• Waste Management: Waste registration in SAP and labeling according to relevant procedures and instructions.
• Waste collection from the labs and disposal in the designated waste area
• Lab Coats collection and distribution: Collect used lab coats and send them to the laundry services. Collect the clean lab coats and distribute them in the BSL-1 and BSL-2 areas.
• PPE and common consumables restocking: Restock PPEs and lab consumables in labs and changeover areas, and any other areas where necessary.
• Order PPEs, common consumables, and reagent,s and stock them in designated areas.
• Lab utensils washing and autoclaving: operate dishwashers and autoclaves for washing and autoclaving of lab glassware and trays/racks.
• Pipette's collection and distribution support: Collect pipettes from the lab for calibration and distribute them upon return from calibration in coordination with the Equipment managers
• Provide support to Lab managers and Equipment managers
• Provide support to lab managers and equipment managers during maintenance, calibration, or audits
• Organisation of maintenance and transportation of unused equipment
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Must Haves:

• Willingness to work in the following conditions:

-Physical requirements include standing, bending, and lifting heavy waste bins regularly

- Work with potentially infectious biological material

• German – B2 and English B2 Level
• Proficient with MS Excel and Google suite

Soft Skills:

• Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player, self organized and motivated individual.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Nice to Have:

• Hep B vaccination (can also be provided by the client)
• Relevant experience in a cleaner or laboratory environment.

Not required:

BsC, MSc, PHD degree

Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!

Application Submission Deadline: 13.02.2026