Trainees / Trainees in Animal Care, Specialising in Research and Clinics (m/f/d)

We are looking for 01.08.2026

Research and Clinic We, the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, are a scientific institution of the Federal Institute responsible for the testing and approval of vaccines and biomedical medicinal products and for research in the field of life sciences. Networking with national and international actors makes us a competent partner for the public, science, medicine, politics and business. As an employer of the public service, we offer training places every year in the most diverse professions.

The various test animals are kept and supervised in the central animal husbandry in compliance with statutory regulations (infection protection, animal welfare, genetic engineering). You... get to know different pet breeds target animal shelters and breed and supply the animals learn how to catch, fix and transport animals, as well as the recognition of diseases and signs of illness assist in treatments and can perform some of them according to instructions themselves learn both feeding and drinking techniques and the implementation of hygiene and disinfection measures support the implementation and documentation of animal experiments always apply the statutory rules of animal welfare at your daily work and also observe the aspects of occupational safety, accident prevention and environmental protection. The theoretical training takes place at the vocational school “Paul-Ehrlich-Schule” in Frankfurt. Practical training takes place at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institute in the Central Animal husbandry.

At least qualified primary school Good knowledge of German in word and writing (at least B2 level) Interest in animals and scientific topics High level of responsibility Care and sensitivity for animals Sense of order, cleanliness and hygiene Reliability and teamability

is a versatile and demanding training place centrally located in the Rhine-Main area with good connections to the public transport network (Autobahn and S-Bahn). In the training you work closely with colleagues on the ground and receive guidance and support from the training management. We offer Job ticket Training allowance according to TVAöD-BT-BBiG: 1st Year of training 1.368,26 € (brutto) Annual special payment Introduction events Internship Multi-week internships with various cooperation partners in the Rhine-Main region Training period: 3 years Start of training: 01.08.2026