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Zootechnician

Université Clermont Auvergne · State civil service

En français : Zootechnicien·ne

This job in plain words

This job is in Clermont-Ferrand, at the Dunant site. The person runs the daily care and breeding of laboratory animals and supports research work.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Only contract agents can apply for this job, according to the offer.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
High school diploma (baccalauréat). Preferred field: BTA animal laboratory or animal production option, or specific animal experimentation training.
Experience
Beginners accepted.
Contract
Contract agents only. Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 1 year.

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of animal biology and rodents.
  • Knowledge of breeding conditions and hygiene and safety rules.
  • Ability to recognise animal suffering.
  • English level A2 to B1.
  • Rigour, organisation skills and teamwork.
  • Good computer skills.

What you would do

  • Follow animal breeding, from choosing breeders to caring for newborns.
  • Monitor animal health and give the treatments needed.
  • Give animal care within experimental protocols.
  • Maintain animal housing and prepare equipment for procedures.
  • Manage stocks, orders and the lineage management software.
  • Supervise trainees.

How to apply

Apply by email, as stated on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work is not possible.
  • Category B job.
  • Discretion and confidentiality duty required.
  • The job is vacant from 1 September 2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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