Animal caretaker Position in research and clinic

The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus architecture fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong sense of community among researchers, teachers, and students. The University of Konstanz has received funding under the Excellence Strategy since 2006.

With around 3,500 employees, the University of Konstanz is one of the largest employers in the region. Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Germany, we offer flexible working hours, a wide range of professional development and health programs, as well as attractive family support options.

The Animal Research Facility (TFA) is an independent central facility of the University of Konstanz tasked with providing researchers with the necessary conditions for conducting animal experiments in accordance with animal welfare standards. It is thus equally committed to research and animal welfare. The TFA provides researchers with high-quality laboratory animals. These animals are kept and bred according to Europe-wide recognized husbandry and hygiene guidelines, thereby providing an excellent basis for scientific experiments in the biomedical field.

Your tasks

• • Care and breeding of transgenic mice including biopsy taking, also in IVC housing
  • Care and breeding of fish in the aquarium department, including feeding and marking.
  • Management of animals using an in-house animal database
  • Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization work in accordance with the hygiene plan
  • Care of different husbandry systems in aquariums and rodent keeping

Your profile

• • The required qualification for employment is a completed apprenticeship as an animal caretaker (specializing in research and clinics) or a comparable qualification.
  • Ideally, initial professional experience
  • Good German skills, both spoken and written, as well as basic knowledge of English and computer skills are also expected.
  • Enjoyment of working with rodents and fish

We offer you

• • Thorough training is guaranteed.
  • Varied and interesting field of activity
  • Training opportunities, staff development programs, and health and family support programs
  • University sports offerings
  • Hansefit and Corporate Benefits
  • Family-friendliness
  • Region with high recreational value
  • Subsidy for the JobTicket BW, Deutschlandticket
  • Occupational pension scheme (VBL)
  • The classification is based on the collective bargaining agreement provisions of the TV-L (depending on personal qualifications, up to pay group 6 TV-L)

For further information, please contact Ms. Planitz, Tel. No. +49 7531 88-2252, E-mail: birgitt.planitz@uni-konstanz.de .