Experimental Animal Center
We are seeking to fill a 1-year position starting April 1st, 2026, or by appointment, with the possibility of prolongation.
Areas of Responsibility
- Managing the infrastructure and equipment of the animal facilities to comply with internal, national, and international guidelines.
- Maintaining inventory, equipment, facility set-up, and records relating 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 facility maintenance.
- 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 the 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.
- An initiative-driven, communicative, resilient, and service-oriented leadership personality.
- Willingness to collaborate with various interest groups and develop innovations.
- Very good English and/or German skills; other languages are an asset.
We Offer
- An interesting job with responsibilities in the field of biomedical research with the University of Bern as an attractive employer.
- Opportunities for continuous professional and competencies 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. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.