Animal Caretaker (m/f/d) or a person with comparable qualification, 50-80%
IOB - Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:21 January 2026
- Workload:50 – 80%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join the IOB, a leader in eye disease research and therapy development. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with diverse teams.
Tasks
- Care for and breed genetically modified mouse strains in compliance with regulations.
- Manage and record laboratory animals electronically.
- Perform cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization tasks.
Skills
- Completed vocational training as a lab animal caretaker or equivalent.
- Knowledge and experience in breeding and housing mice in IVC systems.
- Organizational skills, reliability, and teamwork are essential.
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The Institute for Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) was created to research eye diseases and develop new, effective therapies for eye diseases. Interdisciplinary teams of researchers and clinicians work hand in hand for this purpose.
Your Tasks
- Care, housing, and breeding of predominantly genetically modified mouse strains in IVC housing in compliance with legal regulations
- Electronic recording/management of experimental animals
- Carrying out cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization tasks
Requirements
- Successfully completed vocational training as a laboratory animal caretaker (m/f/d) or equivalent qualification
- Expertise and professional experience in breeding and housing mice in IVC housing are an advantage
- Experience handling genetically modified mouse strains is an advantage
- IT skills and German/English language skills
- Organizational talent, absolute reliability, conscientious working style, ability to work in a team, high commitment, and flexibility
- Willingness to work regular weekend and holiday shifts
We Offer
- A versatile, interesting activity in a pleasant and international working atmosphere
- The IOB is a family-friendly employer
- Occupational health management (e.g., company doctor)
- Free parking spaces
- Good connection to public transport
Application
To apply, please submit your application via our recruiting platform link. Further information can be found at www.iob.ch. If you have questions after your application, you can easily contact us via the confirmation email you receive.
Please note that we only accept applications via the recruiting portal.
We look forward to your application!
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