Animal Caretaker for Experimental Animals at the Experimental Animal Center (EAC)

Stellenbeschreibung

We are looking for an Animal Caretaker for the Experimental Animal Center (EAC) starting on January 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 admin.eac@unibe.ch. Please send your application with the usual documents electronically by November 30, 2024, to admin.eac@unibe.ch.

www.karriere.unibe.ch

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