Website Université Paris-Saclay
- DescriptionFor the UMR 1249 animal facility at the transgenic mouse breeding site, the incumbent will be responsible for the care of the animals, equipment, and premises. They will monitor all breeding and maintenance processes for animal lines. They will perform technical tasks as needed by site users. They will be a point of contact for users in the area and will report to the head of the animal facility.
Main activities:
They will be responsible for the care of the animals, equipment, and premises.
They will implement and monitor breeding programs according to the experimental needs of the research teams.
They will monitor all processes for maintaining experimental lines (mating, births, weaning, sexing, animal identification).
They will perform experimental procedures in accordance with the researchers (force-feeding, injections, vaginal plugs, weighing, etc.).
They will collect data related to livestock monitoring and ensure its entry into the Expeboard management software.
They will participate in the implementation of sentinel animal programs, monitor animal health, and administer necessary treatments.
They will be responsible for basic maintenance of the facilities.
They will monitor environmental parameters and ensure the proper functioning of equipment.
They will inform their supervisor of any malfunctions within the department.
They will perform euthanasia in accordance with ethical guidelines.
They will dispose of waste while adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.
They will implement and enforce the platform’s internal regulations and those related to animal husbandry.
They will monitor stock levels of consumables (feed/bedding, cleaning and hygiene products, environmental enrichment, etc.). They
will record their activities, observations, and malfunctions daily in a logbook. - Profile
Knowledge of methods for managing genetically modified rodent colonies and breeding techniques.
General knowledge of animal biology (physiology, anatomy, behavior, reproduction, animal behavior, etc.) and mouse genetics.
Knowledge of regulations relating to animal experimentation.
Knowledge of hygiene and safety rules related to working in animal facilities.Skills:
Putting regulations into practice (hygiene and safety, animal experimentation, etc.).
Mastering a set of animal breeding techniques. Administration of substances, biological sampling.
Determining, based on symptoms, an abnormality or suffering and knowing how to react.
Handling an animal (grabbing, restraint, tranquilizing)Skills:
Teamwork and initiative
, dynamism, curiosity,
rigor, autonomy
, organization, and meticulousnessJob specifics/constraints:
Animal handling,
work in confined spaces,
lifting of loadsDesired experience:
Experience working in a rodent pet shop,
operator-level experimental authorization,
autoclave certification
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