Animal Technician

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biomedical research is seeking a motivated Animal Technician for their in vivo team in Edinburgh. The role involves daily care of laboratory animals, maintaining high welfare standards, and supporting regulatory documentation. Ideal candidates will have a background in animal handling or related sciences and strong attention to detail. Join a team contributing to groundbreaking research while ensuring the highest standards of animal care.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of animal handling and welfare under ASPA guidelines.
• Experience in animal husbandry or related scientific background is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals, ensuring high welfare standards.
• Generate experimental documentation including study logs and sample labels.
• Assist with cage cleaning, facility sanitation, and health checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Animal handling

Communication

Education

GCSEs in science or animal-related topics

BTEC National Diploma in science or animal-related topics

Job description

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Are you passionate about animal care and scientific research? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our clients in vivo team. This is a hands-on role supporting both routine animal husbandry and essential administrative tasks associated with laboratory experiments. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team in a highly regulated research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals (primarily rodents), ensuring high welfare standards.
• Generate experimental documentation including study logs, folders, cage cards, and sample labels.
• Support Home Office record keeping in line with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with cage cleaning, facility sanitation, and preparation of consumables and equipment.
• Perform health checks upon animal delivery (depending on competency level).
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and archiving of study samples and documentation.
• Maintain personal training records and uphold standards defined by the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

What We’re Looking For

• Basic knowledge of animal handling and welfare, ideally under ASPA guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Flexible attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in animal husbandry or a related scientific/technical background is desirable.
• Qualifications such as GCSEs or BTEC National Diploma in science or animal-related topics preferred.

Join a purpose-driven team contributing to cutting-edge biomedical research while ensuring the highest standards of animal care. If you’re keen to develop your technical skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.