Laboratory Animal Technician (m/f/d) – Specialisation Isolators

About the job

Laboratory Animal Technician (m/f/d) – Specialisation Isolators

Work where research shapes the future: At ETH Zurich in the EPIC Phenomics Center, we make an important contribution to modern biomedical research. We specialise in the care and husbandry of laboratory animals – always under the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and animal welfare.

A central department of our animal facility is the isolator and transgenic work areas. In these highly standardised environments, animals are cared for under strictly controlled conditions and used in collaboration with various research groups within ETH Zurich.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed individual who is enthusiastic about this specialised and responsible role.

The start date is 1 March 2027 or upon availability.

Job Description

• Care, husbandry, and provision for experimental animals under isolator conditions
• Ensuring and consistently adhering to all hygiene, sterility, and safety requirements
• Carrying out cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation measures according to applicable guidelines
• Working according to SOP specifications and regulatory requirements
• Supporting animal experimental activities within the framework of legal provisions
• Careful documentation of all work processes in the electronic animal facility management system (Vivarium)
• Maintenance, inspection, and functional testing of isolator systems and associated technical equipment
• Participation in weekend duties according to deployment planning

Profile

• Completed training as an animal technician, ideally specialising in research and clinic
• Experience with isolators or in sterile working environments is an advantage
• High sense of responsibility as well as a precise, structured, and careful working style
• Team spirit, reliability, and flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Good physical resilience for a practically oriented activity
• Willingness to work under strict hygienic and safety conditions
• Good German and English skills, both spoken and written

We Offer

• A responsible and varied role in a modern research environment at ETH Zurich – with a visible contribution to scientific progress and societal impact
• Comprehensive and structured induction by experienced and qualified colleagues
• A respectful, collegial working environment and collaboration in a proactive, open-minded, and multicultural team with currently 16 nationalities
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development, including participation in internal and external training courses
• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits according to ETH Zurich guidelines
• Numerous benefits , such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a broad sports programme from the ASVZ , childcare , as well as attractive pension schemes

Working, Teaching and Researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and Sustainability are Important to Us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and foster a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunity and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or post cannot be considered.

Further information about the ETH Phenomics Center can be found on our website . For enquiries, please contact Mr Jens Weissmann, Head of Animal Technicians, telephone +41 (0) 44 633 96 13, jens.weissmann@epic.ethz.ch (please do not send application documents), who will be happy to assist you.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

To protect the health of our employees and animals and to ensure the medical fitness for the intended activity, a medical examination by our occupational physician will be conducted in the event of possible employment. This includes a consultation examination and a check of the vaccination record. All data collected will be treated strictly confidentially and will not be passed on to third parties. The examination is part of the recruitment process and takes place before any possible job offer.

For personnel placement, the ETH Zurich General Terms and Conditions apply.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering basic research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment with us that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. Located in the heart of Europe and connected worldwide, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.