Description
We are looking for an Animal Caretaker for the Experimental Animal Center (EAC) starting as soon as possible or by agreement.
The position is initially limited to 1 year with the option for extension.
**Responsibilities**
• Professional animal care as well as monitoring and recording animal health
• Breeding genetically modified experimental animals
• Maintaining hygiene status
• Recording animal data in the computer system
• Specific services (e.g., taking skin biopsies for genotyping)
• Cleaning materials, equipment, and rooms according to hygiene regulations
• Assisting in the operational maintenance of equipment as well as in goods receipt and storage
• Animal care duty on a rotational basis on weekends and holidays
**Requirements**
• Completed professional training in animal care or in the agricultural field
• Responsibility towards entrusted animals
• Reliability, quick comprehension, resilience, and precise and speedy working methods
• The agile service-oriented operation requires a communicative working style, flexibility, and enjoyment of teamwork
• Computer skills (MS Word and MS Excel)
• Good knowledge of German, English skills (level A2) are an advantage
**We offer**
• Independent, responsible, and varied work
• Regular working hours (usually 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM), no night shifts
• Opportunity to learn new techniques
• Generous training and continuing education offerings
• Employment according to the personnel guidelines of the Canton of Bern
• Attractive workplace located in the center of Bern and a wide range of university sports offerings
**Interested?**
For questions about the position, please contact [admin.eac@unibe.ch](mailto:admin.eac@unibe.ch?subject=).
Please send your application with the usual documents electronically to [admin.eac@unibe.ch](mailto:admin.eac@unibe.ch?subject=).