Job Opportunity: Animal Caretaker
We are seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker for the Experimental Animal Center (EAC), with a start date 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, along with monitoring and recording animal health.
- Manage the breeding of genetically modified experimental animals.
- Ensure the maintenance of hygiene standards.
- Record animal data in the computer system.
- Perform specific services, such as conducting skin biopsies for genotyping.
- Clean materials, equipment, and rooms in accordance with 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
- Completion of professional training in animal care or in the agricultural field.
- Demonstrated responsibility towards entrusted animals.
- Reliability, quick comprehension, and an ability to work efficiently and accurately.
- A communicative working style and flexibility suited to a team environment.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
- Good knowledge of German; English skills at level A2 are an advantage.
We Offer
- An independent, responsible, and diverse work environment.
- Regular working hours (usually 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM) with no night shifts.
- Opportunities to learn new techniques.
- Generous training and continuing education offerings.
- Employment in accordance with the personnel guidelines of the Canton of Bern.
- An attractive workplace located in the center of Bern, with access to a wide range of university sports offerings.
Interested?
If you have any questions about the position, please contact us at admin.eac@unibe.ch.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Work locationBern, Switzerland