Ausbildung as an Animal Keeper - Research Specialization
Original title: Ausbildung zum Tierpfleger (m/
Start Date
On request
Duration
36 Months
Sector
Healthcare
Salary
Competitive salary
Listing data as of November 22, 2025
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About this Apprenticeship
Welcome to Universitätsklinikum Essen! This Ausbildung as an Ausbildung zum Tierpfleger (m/w/d) Fachrichtung Forschung takes place in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Ausbildung begins on August 1, 2026. The Ausbildung duration is 3 years. Start your career in healthcare and develop valuable skills for your professional future.
What You'll Learn
- Care, nursing, transport, and housing of various experimental animals (mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, minipigs, pigs)
- Setting up, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining animal housing
- Recognizing illnesses, assisting with treatments and interventions
- Ensuring and observing hygiene, quality, and safety in the laboratories
- Internships in animal shelters and zoos
Requirements
- at least a secondary school diploma (Hauptschulabschluss)
- sufficient knowledge of German and English
- ability to work in a team and reliability
- diligence in work
- No fear in handling hygienically and genetically defined laboratory animals
What We Offer
- A <b>secure job</b> in the public service of the state of NRW
- <b>Fair pay</b> according to collective agreement including annual special payment and company supplementary pension
- <b>30 days of vacation</b> per calendar year (with a 5-day week)
- <b>Interdisciplinary work</b> with colleagues from other departments
- Working with <b>modern equipment</b> and certified quality standards
- <b>Family-friendly corporate culture</b>, e.g., company daycare center, holiday program for school-age children, advice and support from the Employee Service Office in all life situations
- <b>Active health management</b>, e.g., company integration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports activities
- <b>Attractive additional benefits</b>, e.g., subsidized canteen meals, community events, dormitory places
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