Animal Caretaker for Experimental Animals at the Experimental Animal Center (EAC)
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Publication date:
01 March 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join the University of Bern as an Animal Caretaker for Experimental Animals. Contribute to vital biomedical research in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Provide professional care and monitor animal health daily.
- Breed genetically modified experimental animals as needed.
- Maintain hygiene and accurate records of animal data.
Skills
- Completion of professional training in animal care or agriculture required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; German knowledge preferred.
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Animal Caretaker for Experimental Animals at the Experimental Animal Center (EAC)
Published 28 February 2025 Workplace Bern, Bern region, Switzerland CategoryLife Sciences
Position Regular Employment / Collaborator
Animal Caretaker for Experimental Animals at the Experimental Animal Center (EAC)
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We are looking for an Animal Caretaker for the Experimental Animal Center (EAC) starting on April 1, 2025, or by agreement.
The position is initially limited to 1 year with the option for extension.
The laboratory animal facilities of the Experimental Animal Center (EAC) breed and maintain rodents, rabbits, and fish for the biomedical research at the University of Bern, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines and regulations, the 3R (Reduce, Refine, Replace) principle, and the "Culture of Care".
Responsibilities- Professional animal care as well as monitoring and recording animal health
- Breeding genetically modified experimental animals
- Maintaining hygiene status
- Recording animal data in the computer system
- Specific services (e.g., taking skin biopsies for genotyping)
- Cleaning materials, equipment, and rooms according to hygiene regulations
- Assisting in the operational maintenance of equipment as well as in goods receipt and storage
- Animal care duty on a rotational basis on weekends and holidays
Requirements - Completed professional training in animal care or in the agricultural field
- Responsibility towards entrusted animals
- Reliability, quick comprehension, resilience, and precise and speedy working methods
- The agile service-oriented operation requires a communicative working style, flexibility, and enjoyment of teamwork
- Computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel)
- Good knowledge of German, English skills (level A2) are an advantage
We offer - Independent, responsible, and varied work
- Regular working hours (usually 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM), no night shifts
- Opportunity to learn new techniques
- Generous training and continuing education offerings
- Employment according to the personnel guidelines of the Canton of Bern
- Attractive workplace located in the center of Bern and a wide range of university sports offerings
Interested?
For questions about the position, please contact E-Mail schreiben .
Please send your application with the usual documents electronically by March 30, 2025 to E-Mail schreiben .
In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID66674.
