Animal Welfare Officer (m/f/d)

Max Planck Society; Bad Nauheim; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is seeking an Animal Welfare Officer (m/f/d) for a fixed-term period of 2 years. The role focuses on advising on animal research proposals, ensuring compliance, and supporting veterinary care for laboratory animals in a major research environment.

Applicants should hold a veterinary degree with licensure, with additional qualification in Laboratory Animal Science or equivalent experience, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Completed veterinary medicine degree with full licensure to practice.
• Specialist Veterinarian in Laboratory Animal Science and/or Animal Welfare, or proven experience as Animal Welfare Officer.
• Several years of documented experience in animal experimentation, particularly with genetically modified rodent and fish strains.
• Knowledge of operational procedures in large-scale scientific laboratory animal housing facilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Advising project leaders on applications for animal research proposals and preparing official statements
• Providing advisory support throughout experimental procedures
• Monitoring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Liaising with regulatory authorities
• Fulfilling the statutory duties of the Animal Welfare Officer
• Contributing to veterinary care and supporting the organization of species-appropriate breeding and housing of laboratory animals

Skills

Excellent communication and teamwork

English proficiency (written & spoken)

Education

Veterinary Medicine degree (licensure)

Specialist in Laboratory Animal Science / Animal Welfare OR equivalent experience as Animal Welfare Officer

Job description

Animal Caretaker Bad Nauheim

Developmental and Evolutionary Biology & Genetics Immunobiology and Infection Biology & Medicine Physiology

Job Code: 2026_26

Job Offer from November 06, 2026

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is seeking, at the earliest possible date, initially for a fixed-term period of 2 years, an Animal Welfare Officer (m/f/d).

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is an internationally renowned research institute. It conducts basic research primarily in the fields of the cardiovascular system and organ biology. The institute currently comprises three departments, several independent research groups, and central scientific service groups. Approximately 380 people are employed at the institute.

Your responsibilities

• Advising project leaders on applications for animal research proposals and preparing official statements


• Providing advisory support throughout experimental procedures


• Monitoring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements


• Liaising with regulatory authorities


• Fulfilling the statutory duties of the Animal Welfare Officer


• Contributing to veterinary care and supporting the organization of species-appropriate breeding and housing of laboratory animals

Your Qualifications

• Completed veterinary medicine degree with full licensure to practice


• Qualification as a Specialist Veterinarian in Laboratory Animal Science and/or Animal Welfare, or proven experience as an Animal Welfare Officer (advantageous)


• Several years of documented experience in animal experimentation, particularly with genetically modified rodent and fish strains


• Knowledge of operational procedures in large-scale scientific laboratory animal housing facilities (advantageous)


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Good command of English, both written and spoken


• Remuneration is determined according to qualifications and role under the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD). Standard public sector benefits are also provided.


• The Max Planck Society is committed to the inclusion of people with severe disabilities and expressly encourages their applications. The Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.