In vivo associate

Join Baxiva and help shape the future of bacterial vaccines

Baxiva is a biotechnology startup developing next-generation glycoconjugate vaccines to prevent infections caused by Gram-negative bacterial pathogens. Our lead vaccine candidate targets Escherichia coli, the leading cause of urinary tract infections worldwide, and a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance. Backed by cutting-edge science and operating in Schlieren and on ETH Zurich’s Hönggerberg campus, Baxiva offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact science with real-world clinical potential.

Your role

As an in vivo associate at Baxiva, you will be an essential part of our in vivo team. You will work hands on in the animal facility on mouse experiments, testing various elements of our vaccine. You will also work on assay development and will focus on evaluating the immunological performance of vaccine components. This position will be based on Hönggerberg in Mucosal Immunology research group, working in close collaboration with the vaccine development team in Schlieren.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Designing and executing mouse experiments
• Sample processing and assay development (ELISA, SBA, OPK, FACS)
• Responsibility for proper documentation of experiments according to Swiss legal standards and OLAW compliance standards
• Collaborating with the vaccine development team and carrier protein team for experimental design and timing
• Data analysis and reporting within our interdisciplinary startup team, with close collaboration with our preclinical development head

Your profile

We’re looking for someone who is curious, reliable, and delivers high-quality results with an eagerness to grow with us. You should enjoy tackling complex problems as part of a team to deliver real world impact.

You bring:

• Completed apprenticeship as laboratory technician, MSc in Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, or related field
• Previous mouse work experience is required, preferably with experience in injection techniques and disease models
• Strong background in standard microbiology techniques and wet lab work, preferably in a BSL-2 Laboratory
• Experience in immunological assay development and execution, with an emphasis on ELISA and FACS experience
• Strong organizational skills and documentation practices
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Proficiency in English

We offer

We're a small, agile team of motivated scientists working in a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone contributes their own experience and expertise. We believe that science is most productive in an environment of open exchange, trust, and collaboration. We are committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of each team member.

Curious? So are we

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• CV
• A short statement outlining your relevant experience and motivation.