Animal Technician

**Mission**
- The Laboratory of Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces (EPFL) is looking for an animal technician as part of an international project conducted jointly with the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, USA. The project aims to develop and test the effectiveness of a new model of auditory brainstem implant in non-human primates, with the aim of restoring hearing.
- The employees’ main mission will be to care for the animals and participate in scientific decisions related to the animals.

**Main responsibilities**
- Planning and conducting in vivo experiments according to established protocols
- Monitoring animal welfare and implementing good practices
- Managing animal training for behavioural tasks
- Active collaboration with international partners (MEEI)
- Contribution to continuous improvement pf procedures and methodological innovation

**Prerequisites**
- Advanced diploma, CFC or equivalent
- LTK or RESAL module 1 certificate
- Excellent contact with animals
- Experience working with laboratory animals (even short)
- Positive and pro-active attitude
- Fluency in English
- Rigour, autonomy and team spirit
- Interested individuals who partially meet these criteria are also invited to apply.
- This position is based in Fribourg.

**We offer**
- A dynamic and multicultural work environment in a multidisciplinary institution of international standing
- The opportunity to participate in large-scale, motivating and varied projects
- Attractive working conditions

**Informations**
- Start Date : as soon as possible
- Activity Rate : 60-80%
- Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
- Duration: 1 year, renewable
- Reference: 1695
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