Animal Care Associate vacancy for our Basel based client in the Manufacturing sector.

Your tasks:

• Cleaning and disinfecting operational facilities and cage materials to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Caring for laboratory animals and supporting their daily welfare and housing needs.
• Assisting research teams with animal-related procedures, including preparation, marking, medication administration, and humane euthanasia where instructed.
• Monitoring animal rooms and cages, recording temperature, humidity, and any notable incidents.
• Reporting sick or injured animals promptly to the veterinary service through the appropriate channels.
• Supporting internal animal and material transport using company vehicles, including vehicle use in accordance with license requirements.

Your experience/knowledge:

• Relevant animal care training or equivalent practical experience, ideally with small animals.
• Experience in breeding and housing environments for laboratory animals across different species.
• One or more years of animal care training or equivalent experience.
• LTK-1 module is an advantage.
• Familiarity with hygiene regulations, animal welfare requirements, and working to SOPs and quality standards.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays within a 365-day operating environment.
• Ability and willingness to work in a radioactive animal unit following appropriate training.
• Language skills: German, English

Location: Basel, Switzerland
Work setting: Basel on-site role / Remote not possible due to the work / Extension possible based on project
Sector: Manufacturing
Start: ASAP
Duration: 24+ months
Workload: 100%
Ref.Nr.: BH 24774

Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you.

Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.

As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.