The CIBM - AIT is recruiting a biologist/veterinarian to work at 100% as technical specialist in the existing team in charge of animal experimentation support for rodent MRI and PET biomedical imaging.

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• Preparation and review of standard operating procedures with researchers (e.g., anesthesia, analgesia, blood sampling, surgery, preparation for MR and PET scans)
• Perform rodent microsurgery: vein (e.g., mouse and rat tail vein, femoral vein, jugular vein) and artery catheterization, intubation, stereotaxic brain surgery for injection and implants, blood sampling and tissues harvesting.
• Animal preparation, physiology monitoring, longitudinal blood sampling/analysis of rodents during MRI and PET experiments, animal scoring.
• Prescription and monitoring of necessary medications and maintenance of animal health records
• Perform basic MRI, behavioral, PET experiments and sample preparations if requested
• Develop new protocols, preclinical models in close collaboration with researchers based on their needs
• Contributing to the general lab infrastructure: ordering of consumables and animals, organization, maintenance of the equipment in the preparation rooms and animal facility
• Problem identification and solving to increase lab efficiency and animal welfare
• Work closely with researchers in preparing animal licenses and reports; provide technical and scientific support to investigators with animal model selection, study design, protocol development, ethical rules following etc.
• Animal stock follow up (via PyRat)
• Training of new collaborators

• A Master or PhD degree in Biology or a Federal diploma of veterinary doctor (or recognized in the European Union)
• Working knowledge of laboratory animal husbandry and facilities
• Knowledge of anesthesia/analgesia protocols, action and administration
• Keen sense of observation of the animals and their well-being
• Thoroughness and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and an interest in a variety of activities in a dynamic scientific environment
• Ability to work in a team and also independently
• Good knowledge of oral and written English and French

• A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international team of very motivated people
• A stimulating working environment
• Access to cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art resources

Contract Start Date : 01.02.2025

Activity Rate : 100%

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year, renewable

Reference: 1300

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