Animal House Helper
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Job Location:
Heidelberg - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are Europes flagship research laboratory for the life sciences an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology physics chemistry and computer science. We are an international innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory operating across six sites in Heidelberg (HQ) Barcelona Hinxton near Cambridge Hamburg Grenoble and Rome.
Our Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) consists of several organisational units providing service to EMBL investigators.
Your role
You will be assigned several routine duties in the animal house such as:
- Operating cleaning disinfection and sterilisation equipment
- Waste disposal
- Cage washing and preparation
- Cleaning of working and common areas
- Unloading unpacking and storing incoming supplies
- Maintenance of stores and stocks included record-keeping
- General basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment
- Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
You have
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in similar duties
- Basic computer skills (email and Microsoft Office package)
- Proficiency in German language and basic knowledge of English language
- Ability to work as part of a team
You may also have
- Prior experience working in an animal facility would be an asset
Contract length:
Initially 1 year with the possibility to be extended
Salary: Grade 1 (monthly salary starting from EUR 3000 after tax and before social security contributions plus additional benefits)
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven community-oriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
Campus life & benefits:
Attractive income tax free salary and full inclusion in the national system including related benefits
Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns
Generous time off:30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays
Campus life:Free shuttle bus to campus library on-site sports activities cafeteria casual dress code extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site Kindergarten (Heidelberg) maternity leave and holiday clubs on campus
What else you need to know
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders identities nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date shown below.
Closing Date
07/04/2026
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Pipe Threading
- Heavy Lifting
- Sanitation
- Rear Loader Truck
- Power Tools
- Manufacturing
About Company
With 29 member states, laboratories at six locations across Europe and thousands of scientists and engineers working together, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory is a powerhouse of biological expertise. The intergovernmental organisation, headquartered in Heidelberg, was founde ... View more
