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Job Summary
For our client located in Basel, we are seeking an Animal Caretaker.
The candidate will be part of the team responsible for managing laboratory animals and related tasks.
* Care and maintenance of laboratory rodents (mice and rats) in IVC systems.
* Maintain IVC systems and changing stations, including changing pre-filters and setting up/decommissioning cage racks.
* Clean and disinfect animal housing facilities and cage materials independently.
* Document cage and animal data in dedicated databases.
* Assist research groups with tasks such as weighing, selecting, marking, and euthanasia.
Additional Responsibilities
* Support veterinary services, including medication administration.
* Adhere to hygiene protocols and animal welfare legislation.
* Manage animal deliveries and inter-building transfers.
* Follow hygiene regulations and SOPs.
* Support the RLT (radio ligand therapy) facility, working with radioactive compounds.
Job Qualifications
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Completed EFZ animal care apprenticeship or equivalent; LTK1 certificate required.
* Proficiency in German (preferred) or English is mandatory.
* Local candidates are preferred.
* Full-time availability.
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