Tierpfleger I / II (all genders) (Voll- oder Teilzeit, 24 Monate befristet)

AbbVie · Ludwigshafen, Germany

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AbbVie seeks animal care technicians (Level I or II) for a 24-month fixed-term position at the Ludwigshafen site. Responsibilities include daily care of laboratory animals, health monitoring, documentation, hygiene protocols, and support for veterinary procedures, with Level II roles requiring greater independence and mentoring capacity.

What they're looking for

Completed apprenticeship as animal care technician (research and clinic) or equivalent qualification
For Level II: minimum two years relevant professional experience
Knowledge of species-appropriate and animal welfare-compliant housing and care of laboratory animals
Careful, structured, and responsible working approach; secure handling of standard operating procedures and electronic systems
Team capability, reliability, stress resilience, and strong communication skills
Good German language proficiency and job-related English language skills
Willingness for weekend and holiday shifts and continuous professional development

What you'll be doing

Provide daily care including feeding, watering, housing unit transfers, and sanitation of laboratory animals
Monitor animal health, identify deviations, document findings, and report abnormalities; Level II includes prioritization assessment
Perform animal identification and electronic record management via Tick@Lab system
Participate in hygiene monitoring and, at Level II, conduct approved sampling procedures
Support veterinary examinations, treatments, and procedures through handling and material preparation

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