Animal Technician

S3 Science Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Animal Technician to join a client's in vivo team in Leicestershire, England. This entry-level position involves hands-on animal husbandry, documentation, and compliance tasks in a highly regulated research environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in animal welfare and science, and will join a supportive team dedicated to cutting-edge biomedical research.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of animal handling and welfare under ASPA guidelines.
• Experience in animal husbandry or a related scientific/technical background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals, ensuring high welfare standards.
• Generate experimental documentation including study logs and sample labels.
• Support Home Office record keeping according to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs or BTEC National Diploma in science or animal-related topics

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Senior Recruitment Consultant - S3 Science Recruitment

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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