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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Animal Caretaker 1 / 2

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Part-timeLudwigshafen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • For Animal Caretaker I, completed vocational training as an animal caretaker in research and clinical care, or a comparable qualification.
  • For Animal Caretaker II, the qualification required for Level I plus at least two years of relevant professional experience.
  • Knowledge of species-appropriate and animal-welfare-compliant housing, care, and observation of laboratory animals.
  • Careful, structured, and responsible work practices, and confident use of standard operating procedures and electronic systems.
  • Teamwork, reliability, resilience, and good communication skills.
  • Good German and work-related English language skills.
  • Willingness to work weekends and public holidays and to pursue continuous professional development.
  • Specialized activities may be performed only after instruction, qualification, and authorization.

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic care for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, transferring, and cleaning housing units.
  • Observe animal health and identify, document, and report deviations; at Level II, assess their urgency as well.
  • Identify animals and use Tick@Lab; at Level II, also make transfers in the system and order animals.
  • Assist with hygiene monitoring; at Level II, also collect authorized samples.
  • Support examinations, treatments, and procedures by handling animals, preparing materials, and assisting as a surgical assistant.
  • Perform permitted euthanasia measures after instruction, qualification, and authorization.
  • Monitor and document environmental parameters; at Level II, also use Edstrom and report deviations.
  • Organize materials and inventory and work in the cage-washing facility; at Level II, also operate authorized equipment and ordering systems.
  • Perform specified cleaning and disinfection measures; at Level II, also conduct authorized hydrogen peroxide fumigation.
  • Comply with standard operating procedures, training, and compliance requirements; participate in weekend duties and continuous training. At Level II, support onboarding and training of new employees.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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