Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

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Bern, Schweiz Eslav Vollzeit

Position title: Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

Company name: University of Bern-Experimental Animal Center (EAC)

City: Bern

The Experimental Animal Center (EAC) is the structural unit of the University of Bern carrying the responsibility for in-vivo research. In its multispecies, decentralized animal facilities, the EAC aims at providing state of the art use and care of the animal programs. The 3Rs (Reduce, Refine, Replace), the “culture of care” and compliance to guidelines and regulations are cornerstones of the EAC strategy.

We are seeking for November 1st 2022 or by appointment an outstanding, robust and very motivated Laboratory Animal Veterinarian 100%.

Areas of ResponsibilityBreeding Facility
  • Oversight of the breeding of genetically modified mice based on the requirements
  • Supervision of import and cryobiology processes (revitalisation, freezing, genetic integrity)
  • Management of the embryo and cryo lab
Clinical Veterinary Medicine
  • Supply veterinary medical care independently
  • Careful implementation of preventive medicine programs (routine health monitoring, import, quarantine, diagnostics)
  • Participate in veterinary on-call schedule
Compliance
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with university guidelines and Swiss regulations
  • Develop, review, and revise clinical-related SOPs
  • Support with the EAC veterinary pharmacy
  • Audit veterinary medical records and other clinically related documents
  • Serve as a rotating member in internal facility/programmatic evaluations
  • Support with creating datasheet for GM animals and the distress monitoring
Scientific Support
  • Advice and support for researchers on clinical issues / animal models / breeding strategies
  • Participate in the internal training of researchers and animal care staff
  • Support researchers on animal administration database (PyRAT)
Requirements
  • Degree in veterinary medicine eligible to work in Switzerland
  • At least 3 years of working experience in laboratory animal medicine
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Initiative, goal-oriented, excellent organizational skills, ambitious, stress-resistant
  • Fluent in English and/or German, other languages are a plus
We Offer
  • A 2-year position, with the possibility of prolongation
  • An interesting job with responsibility in the field of biomedical research with the University of Bern as an attractive employer
  • Participation in Journal club and book reading groups
  • We promote continuing professional and competence development
  • A supportive working environment
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