Responsibilities

• 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

Your Profile

• 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.

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