Certified Animal Caretaker - Axenic and Gnotobiotic Animal Housing — Universität Bern
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UniBE is always at the cutting edge.With us, you help solve important social issues. Aufgaben: • Daily animal husbandry tasks for mice housed in isolator and isocage systems (ABSL1 and ABSL2) • Regular health monitoring and assessment of animals in accordance with applicable guidelines • Breeding, mating, and monitoring of assigned mouse lines • Supply of isolators with sterile materials, including sterile imports and transfers • Professional and sterile export of animals from isolators for scientific use • Documentation and data recording related to animal husbandry, hygiene, and equipment • Support in embryo transfer procedures • Sample collection in accordance with applicable guidelines (e.g. microbiological monitoring and genetic analyses) • Cleaning, disinfection, and reprocessing of cages, bottles, connectors, operating materials, laboratory glassware, and equipment to maintain hygienic standards • Collaboration and communication with researchers Anforderungen: • Completed vocational training as a Certified Animal Caretaker EFZ (specialization in laboratory animals) or an equivalent qualification • Practical experience in the care and handling of laboratory animals • Experience in axenic and/or gnotobiotic animal husbandry is an advantage but not required; thorough training will be provided • Careful, structured, and reliable working style, including routine tasks • High sense of responsibility and enjoyment of precise work under strict hygiene and safety requirements • Team-oriented, proactive, and resilient • Willingness to work in an ABSL-2 environment • A good command of German is essential. Wir bieten: Planned weekend duty with appropriate time compensation in accordance with cantonal regulations
Job details
- Company: Universität Bern
- Position: Certified Animal Caretaker - Axenic and Gnotobiotic Animal Housing
- Location: Bern, Bern
- Salary: CHF 68'500 - 104'000 (source unverified)
- Sector: Sanità / Ospedali
- Expired on: 2026-08-15
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