Infrastructure Manager / Infrastructure Manageress

Experimental Animal Center

We are seeking to fill a 1-year position, starting on April 1st, 2026, or by appointment, with the possibility of prolongation.

Areas of Responsibility

• Manage the infrastructure and equipment of the animal facilities to ensure compliance with internal, national, and international guidelines.
• Maintain inventory, equipment, facility setup, and records relating to operations, ensuring the proper functioning of facility equipment, and coordinate equipment repair and maintenance with key providers.
• Ensure appropriate staff technical training, supervision, and evaluation while leading a team of 10 individuals.
• Verify that adequate supplies of expendables are available at all times to support barrier husbandry operations and facility maintenance.
• Assist with quality assurance methods to monitor hygiene in the animal facilities, water quality, and sterilization chambers.
• Develop and revise animal facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in conjunction with facility managers, ensuring adherence to SOPs, quality assurance guidelines, and protocols.
• Provide central support and be actively involved in the further development of the procurement system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field, or a university degree in a technical profession related to the healthcare industry.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in animal husbandry facilities, veterinary medicine, or human medicine.
• Experience with procurement is an advantage.
• Initiative, communication skills, resilience, and a service-oriented leadership personality.
• Willingness to collaborate with various interest groups and drive innovation.
• Very good English and/or German language skills; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.

We Offer

• An interesting and responsible role in the field of biomedical research with the University of Bern as an attractive employer.
• Opportunities for continuous professional and skills development.
• A supportive working environment.

Contact

For more information, please contact PD. Dr. A. Bergadano at alessandra.bergadano@unibe.ch.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.