Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Job description

• Observation, feeding and daily care of laboratory animals.
• Participation in daily washing tasks to clean the various cages and rooms. This involves operating the autoclave, using professional washing tanks, handling loads and handling bleach.
• Implementation of good laboratory practices within the animal facility. Implementation of strict prophylaxis and respect for the so-called forward flow processes.
• Participation in on-call duties during weekends, public holidays and holidays.
• Assistance to experimenters

Required title and skills

Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) as animal keeper or equivalent qualification.

Start date

1 October 2026

Contact

secretariat-genev@unige.ch

Additional information

• Must have strong motivation, organisational skills and demonstrate responsiveness, initiative and autonomy
• Be rigorous, conscientious and versatile
• Have interpersonal and communication skills, essential for interactions with members of the animal care team and researchers.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application online before 15 July 2026, on the University website at https://jobs.unige.ch where the announcement can be viewed. No paper applications will be accepted.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

In the interest of gender equality, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.