Experimental Animal Center
We are seeking candidates for a position starting on April 1st, 2026, or by appointment. This is a 1-year position, with the possibility of extension.
Areas of Responsibility
- Managing the infrastructure and equipment of the animal facilities to comply with internal, national, and international guidelines.
- Maintaining inventory, equipment, facility setup, and records related to operations, ensuring proper functioning of facility equipment, and coordinating equipment repair and maintenance as the key contact with providers.
- Ensuring appropriate staff technical training, supervision, and evaluation while leading a team of 10 people.
- Verifying that adequate supplies of expendables are available at all times to support barrier husbandry operations and the maintenance of facilities.
- Assisting with quality assurance methods to check the hygiene of the animal facilities, water quality, and sterilization chambers.
- Developing and revising animal facility SOPs in conjunction with facility managers, ensuring adherence to SOPs, quality assurance guidelines, and protocols.
- Providing central support and involvement in the further development of the procurement system.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, 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, communicative, resilient, and service-oriented leadership personality.
- Willingness to collaborate with various interest groups and develop innovations.
- Very good English and/or German skills; proficiency in other languages is an advantage.
We Offer
- An interesting role with responsibilities in the field of biomedical research at the University of Bern, an attractive employer.
- Opportunities for continuing professional and competence 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. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.