Working at ETAP-LAB
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Are you looking for a dynamic professional environment where mutual support and ethics are central to the employer’s concerns?
Every day, our teams embody our core values of Excellence, Transparency, Agility and Proximity (E.T.A.P. system). Our employees talk about their experiences working at ETAP-LAB.
Our employees have their say!
Excellence
When Excellence opens up new career opportunities
Sophie, Animal Facility Manager and employee at ETAP-LAB since 2001.
Transparency
Our staff discuss their views on the company in complete Transparency
“For each research project, a designated Research Assistant prepares the materials and worksheets, in direct consultation with the Project Managers. In addition to laboratory work, Research Assistants also perform image and video analyses, offering an exciting variety of tasks in different working environments.”
Elodie, Research Assistant
“Our premises are based on a university campus, giving us access to state-of-the-art imaging equipment like MRI and FUS (ultrasound imaging) scanners. We use these tools to characterize our experimental models and monitor their development in real time.”
Nicolas, Research assistant
“Animal welfare is our key focus every day. You have to create optimal housing conditions and carefully monitor environmental parameters. The animals are kept under daily observation and handled under red light to avoid disturbing their natural activity cycles. This is vital to ensuring the quality of the research while also taking care of the animals.”
Emilie, Animal Technician
“We hold lab meetings every week to review the schedules and assess study progress. The Project Managers present the study protocols and results to the Research Assistants. We also have regular meetings with staff from the other sites.”
Valentin, Research Assistant
Agility
A new direction and a new place: a HR culture geared around Agility
Tyffanie, Human Resources Assistant.
Proximity
Working across three sites:
it’s all about local Proximity
Life after ETAP-LAB
Former employees reflect on their experience at the company and its lasting impact on their careers.
“I completed an apprenticeship at ETAP-Lab, where I was mentored, listened to, and supported from the very start. They quickly put their trust in me, allowing me to take on more responsibility. I was able to apply the techniques I had studied, learn new things, and develop my skills in a very rewarding role, with a wide variety of different procedures. At the end of my apprenticeship, I was offered the chance to continue on this journey, which I gladly accepted.
In Vivo Research Assistant is a challenging role where you learn a lot, and the young and energetic atmosphere among the team makes the daily work even more enjoyable.
I was given the chance to thrive in a rewarding and varied role. Leaving ETAP-LAB was not an easy decision: I left for personal reasons, but I have very fond memories of what was a great professional experience.”
“My name is Océane, and I have a Master’s degree in Physiological Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Science. My time at ETAP-LAB was an important stage in my career, both on a professional and personal level. I gained a lot of confidence when I was there, especially because of the freedom I was given to develop my projects and work together with all the teams, which really taught me how to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people, while remaining focused on the essentials. When I resigned, I wasn’t able to start my next position straight away, so I spoke to ETAP-LAP’s management who allowed me to keep working there until my PhD project was finalised eight months later, for which I was really grateful. This flexibility and support were essential for me. My dream of completing a PhD in Medical Biochemistry finally came true, and I flew to Australia.
My experience at ETAP-LAB helped broaden my horizons in various fields, which are very useful in my current role. For example, having learned so much about animal ethics really helps me in any discussions on this subject, as I now have more informed opinions and ask more relevant questions. ”
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“The workspace is nice and modern, with new, bright rooms located on a secure site. The green spaces outside with picnic tables are a welcoming place to take a break. The bicycle storage room and accessible car park also make day-to-day life easier. Here, everything is designed with comfort and a social atmosphere in mind.”
Orlane, Laboratory Technical Manager
“Research Assistants work in a large open space that fosters open communication and a friendly working environment.” Quentin, Research Assistant + “As a Research Assistant, our role involves working closely with others, requiring good communication and teamwork. Certain key stages of projects require a coordinated effort between various people to ensure we deliver quality results.”
Quentin, Research Assistant
“In addition to in vivo experiments, we also carry out certain in vitro procedures. The brand-new hematology laboratory is a really nice place to work. It’s great having such a varied role.”
Elodie, Research Assistant
“The tea room is a welcoming space where you can take a break and eat your meals. It’s essential to have some quiet time to relax so that you are fully focused when you go back to work.”
Valentin, Research Assistant
An inclusive working environment
ETAP-LAB has a commitment to CSR and promotes an inclusive work environment where every individual is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We actively promote equal opportunities at all stages of employment, from recruitment to career development. We believe in equal treatment, regardless of gender, age, disability, background, beliefs, or any other characteristic. Promoting gender equality is a priority, and we strive to ensure balanced representation and fair career progression for all employees.
Through ongoing awareness initiatives, transparent procedures, and inclusive management practices, ETAP-LAB aims to create a corporate culture where diversity is valued and every employee can thrive. These commitments are detailed in an internal “Gender Equality Charter” and communicated to employees as part of company life.
And if you’re still not convinced…
Here are some figures from the 2025 employee satisfaction survey:
