Job Opportunity: Animal Caretaker
We are seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker for the Experimental Animal Center (EAC) to join our team as soon as possible or by mutual agreement.
This position is initially limited to one year, with the potential for extension.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional animal care while monitoring and recording animal health.
- Breed genetically modified experimental animals.
- Maintain hygiene standards.
- Record animal data in the computer system.
- Perform specific services, such as taking skin biopsies for genotyping.
- Clean materials, equipment, and rooms according to hygiene regulations.
- Assist in the operational maintenance of equipment and in the receipt and storage of goods.
- Participate in animal care duties on a rotational basis during weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Completed professional training in animal care or in the agricultural field.
- Strong sense of responsibility towards entrusted animals.
- Reliability, quick comprehension, resilience, and a detail-oriented work ethic.
- Service-oriented operation requiring a communicative, flexible, and teamwork-oriented approach.
- Computer proficiency (MS Word and MS Excel).
- Proficient knowledge of German; English skills (level A2) are an advantage.
We Offer
- Independent, responsible, and diverse work environment.
- Regular working hours (typically 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM), with no night shifts.
- Opportunity to learn new techniques.
- Comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities.
- Employment in accordance with the personnel guidelines of the Canton of Bern.
- An attractive workplace located in the heart of Bern, along with a wide range of university sports offerings.
Interested?
For any questions about the position, please reach out via email: Show e-mail?subject=">.
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