Animal Caretaker EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 - Laboratory Animals

About the job

Animal Caretaker EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 - Laboratory Animals

Do you want to complete a future-proof apprenticeship? Are you curious, open-minded, eager to make a difference and grow personally at the same time? Do you want to be at the cutting edge? Then ETH Zurich is the right place for you, because the future is being created here.

Job Description

The ideal apprenticeship for young adults with a knack for animals and an interest in research!

In this varied apprenticeship, you will be involved in the following activities:

• Care, maintenance and breeding of laboratory animals including cage, food and water changes as well as daily health monitoring
• Organisation and execution of internal and external animal transports including checking delivery and hygiene documents
• Collection of samples (blood, faeces, urine, tissue) and administration of applications within the scope of experiments
• Ensuring the welfare of the animals in collaboration with animal protection and veterinary services
• Documentation of laboratory animals, performed tasks and any illness reports according to animal protection guidelines

The training lasts 3 years and takes place mainly on the ETH Hönggerberg campus and at a partner company on the Irchel campus.

Profile

You are skilled in handling animals and have the necessary sensitivity in their care and keeping. You also have good powers of observation, are attentive, patient, reliable and responsible. Furthermore, you are physically resilient and possess good motor skills.

You need a compulsory school leaving certificate for this apprenticeship and good grades in the following subjects:

• Biology
• English

We offer

• Introductory weeks at the start of the apprenticeship with all new apprentices at ETH Zurich
• Six weeks’ holiday per year
• Modern infrastructure and professional support throughout the apprenticeship
• Regular events and workshops for personal development and networking with other apprentices
• Free, extensive sports programme at the ASVZ

Working, Teaching and Research 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 in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can find out how we ensure a fair and open environment where 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.

Note:
To increase equal opportunities for our applicants, we do not require a motivation letter, photo or Basic-/Multicheck. We do not consider these documents if you submit them anyway.

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

• Curriculum vitae (without photo)
• Copies of all certificates from secondary school, 10th school year or grammar school
• Stellwerk 8 or Check S2
• Confirmation of trial apprenticeships
• Certificates, confirmations of courses / leisure activities (if available)

For further information, the vocational training team is happy to assist you by phone at +41 (0)44 632 89 33. Additional information about vocational training at ETH Zurich can be found in our film or on our website .

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and scientific universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering fundamental research and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment here that encourages independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. In the heart of Europe and globally networked, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.