The Central Animal Facility is the largest facility of the Experimental Animal Center (EAC), University of Bern (Switzerland).

Areas of responsibility

• Direct the operation of the Central Animal Facility (processes, finances and personnel)
• Provide veterinary clinical, surgical and medical care to the animal population
• Supervise the hygiene and monitoring program
• Manage the animal stock with the database system
• Plan and participate to the emergency, weekend, and holiday care
• Write, update and implement SOPs
• Advice the researchers regarding genetically modified mouse breeding and research procedures
• Ensure the compliance with the regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, University's directives and process specifications
• Participate to building renovation projects
• Support the ECLAM residency program and internal education

Requirements

• You have a doctorate in veterinary medicine and a specialisation in laboratory animal medicine (ECLAM/ACLAM diploma or board eligibility).
• You have practical experience in breeding of genetically modified models. Experience with fish or zebrafish is a plus.
• You bring proven management experience and leadership in complex structures.
• You are team- and goal-oriented and have excellent communication skills.
• You speak English. German would be an advantage.

We offer

• Challenging, varied and independent work
• A motivated veterinary team with ECLAM and ECVAA diplomates
• A large, multispecies animal care and use program
• Possibility of further training in the field of laboratory animal science
• Employment according to cantonal guidelines
• Attractive workplace in the city of Bern

For more information, please contact PD. Dr. A. Bergadano (alessandra.bergadano@unibe.ch).

Apply! We are looking forward to receiving your fully documented application.

Please send your application to: admin.eac@unibe.ch.