Animal Technician

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced animal technician to join their dedicated team in Cambridge. The role involves the daily care and maintenance of animals, particularly rodents, within a biofacility. You will be responsible for ensuring their welfare, managing colonies, and completing health monitoring tasks. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in a laboratory setting. This position offers a supportive environment where you can contribute to vital research and animal care. If you are passionate about animal welfare and teamwork, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal husbandry and welfare, especially with rodents.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and check environmental parameters.

Responsibilities

• Perform general husbandry tasks and maintain animal welfare.
• Manage colonies and complete health monitoring procedures.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Colony management

Team collaboration

Education

Institute of Animal Technology Level 2

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in Science

Job description

We are looking for an experienced animal technician to join our friendly, hardworking team and be actively involved in the daily care and maintenance of animals within our biofacility situated in Cambridge.

The role holder shall perform general husbandry tasks, looking after welfare requirements of rodents housed in conventional caging or IVCs. The role holder shall be expected to maintain accurate records, check and record environmental parameters, complete health monitoring, alongside general hygiene and cleaning tasks.

Additionally, you will have responsibility for colony management and completion of procedures, including Home Office Licensed procedures.

Ideally you will hold an Institute of Animal Technology Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or at least GCSE (A-C) in English, Maths and a Science subject (ideally Biology), or equivalent. It is also desirable that the successful candidate will be expected to hold, or be ready to apply for a Home Office personal license with Home Office modules A - C.

You should be positive, reliable and able to interact with team colleagues and research staff. Experience in a technical/laboratory setting, with specific experience working with rodents housed in IVC's or conventional caging. Experience completing regulated procedures or surgery would be an advantage.

In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.

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Informal enquiries and enquiries regarding the application process are welcomed and should be directed to: UBS recruitment team: [e-mail]

Please quote reference AQ45695 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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