Ensuring species- and needs-appropriate husbandry and health of the animals in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act, Animal Welfare Laboratory Animal Ordinance and internal guidelines, breeding and inventory management, collection and preparation of biological samples, documentation of care, breeding and husbandry data, adjustment of husbandry and breeding strategies, operation and maintenance of equipment, technical instructions, training and coordination of employees and other auxiliary staff, service and replacement plans, support in the preparation of experiments, monitoring and follow-up of external controls and Audits (veterinary office, animal welfare commission, occupational safety), active participation in the further development of the animal house as a research facility and optimization of processes