Animal Caretaker EFZ 2027 - Laboratory Animals

Animal Caretaker EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 - Laboratory Animals Animal Caretaker EFZ (m/f/d) 2027 - Laboratory Animals Do you want to complete a future-proof apprenticeship? Are you curious, open-minded, want to make a difference and at the same time grow personally? Do you want to be at the pulse of the times? Then you are in the right place at ETH Zürich, because this is where the future is created. Job Description The optimal apprenticeship for young adults with a knack for animals and an interest in research! In this varied apprenticeship, you will engage in the following activities: Care, maintenance, and breeding of laboratory animals including cage, food, and water changes as well as daily health monitoring Organization and implementation of internal and external animal transports including checking delivery and hygiene documents Collection of samples (blood, feces, urine, tissue) as well as carrying out applications within the framework of experiments Ensuring the welfare of the animals in cooperation with the animal welfare and veterinary service Documentation of laboratory animals, work performed, and any disease reports in accordance with animal welfare guidelines The training lasts 3 years and takes place mainly on the Hönggerberg Campus of ETH as well as in a partner company at Irchel. Profile You are skillful in handling animals and have the necessary sensitivity in care and maintenance. Furthermore, you have good observational skills, are attentive, patient, reliable, and responsible. You are also physically resilient and possess manual dexterity. For this vocational apprenticeship, you need a compulsory school leaving certificate and good performance in the following school subjects: Biology English We offer Introductory weeks at the start of the apprenticeship with all new apprentices of ETH Zürich Six weeks of vacation per year Modern infrastructure and professional supervision during the entire apprenticeship period Regular events and workshops for personal development and networking with other apprentices Free, wide range of sports offers at ASVZ Working, teaching, and researching at ETH Zürich Diversity and sustainability are important to us In line with our values, ETH Zürich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and maintain a work and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our website regarding equal opportunities and diversity, you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a central value for us – we work consistently towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? So are we. Note: To increase equal opportunities for our applicants, we require neither a motivation letter nor a photo or a Basic-/Multicheck. We will not consider these documents even if you submit them. We look forward to your online application with the following documents: Curriculum vitae (without photo) Copies of all secondary school, 10th school year, or Gymnasium certificates Stellwerk 8 or Check S2 Trial apprenticeship confirmations Certificates, confirmations of courses / extracurricular engagement (if available) The vocational training team is happy to assist you by telephone for further information. Additional information about the vocational training at ETH Zürich can be found in our film or on our website. About ETH Zürich ETH Zürich is one of the best technical universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering basic research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge to society. More than 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find an environment with us that promotes independent thinking, and a climate that inspires excellence. In the heart of Europe and networked worldwide, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow. jpid18a2d05jm jpit0731jm jpiy26jm