Animal Welfare Officer / Breeding Manager
40-80%
The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) is seeking an Animal Welfare Officer / Breeding Manager (40-80%).
IOB is a research institute combining basic and clinical research. Its mission is to drive innovations in understanding vision and its diseases and develop new therapies for vision loss. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your abilities challenged, and your knowledge expanded.
As Animal Welfare Officer / Breeding Manager, you will be jointly responsible for IOB's breeding management and compliance efforts regarding animal care.
Your position
Animal Welfare Officer
* Central processing of animal experiment applications
* Supporting and advising researchers on the planning and execution of animal experiments and application processes
* Tracking continuing education
* Monitoring compliance with legal requirements in laboratory animal husbandry and research
* Interfacing with the Cantonal Veterinary Office of Basel-Stadt and the Cantonal Animal Experimentation Commission
* Fulfilling reporting obligations to the authorities
Breeding Manager
* Advising researchers and supervising GM mouse line breeding
* Monitoring GM mouse line colonies in contract breeding facilities together with in vivo managers
* Deputizing regarding managing and approving mouse line purchases
* Controlling cage numbers in line with budget, internal resources, and experimental needs
* Overseeing research projects and anticipating research needs
Your profile
* Veterinarian or individual holding a degree in biological sciences or equivalent
* Several years of research experience in the animal experimental field
* Complete training for persons involved in animal experiments (LTK Modul 1 or FELASA category B course)
* Complete training for persons directing animal experiments (LTK Modul 2 or FELASA category C course) is a plus
* Knowledge of Swiss animal welfare legislation related to experimental animals
* Proven track record as an Animal Welfare Officer is a strong plus
* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required
* Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus
We offer you
* Highly competitive conditions in a dynamic and international research community in Basel
* IOB is an equal-opportunity employer with family-friendly work policies
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