Animal Technician

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical in London is seeking a Junior Animal Technician to join a busy research animal facility. You will contribute to day‑to‑day running, helping ensure high standards of welfare and facility hygiene.

The role covers cage washing, sanitisation, routine animal care, feeding and welfare checks, with opportunities to develop practical skills within animal husbandry and SOPs.

Formación

• Previous experience within an animal research facility
• Experience in cage washing, sterilisation or general animal husbandry
• An understanding of animal welfare and the importance of maintaining high standards within a research environment
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately
• A reliable and practical approach to work, with the ability to undertake physically active duties
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsabilidades

• Carry out cage washing and sanitisation of animal cages, equipment and associated materials
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, disinfected and prepared for reuse in line with facility procedures
• Support daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering and general welfare checks
• Maintain clean, tidy and hygienic animal rooms and surrounding facility areas
• Assist with the movement and preparation of cages and equipment
• Follow established standard operating procedures and health and safety requirements
• Monitor animal welfare and report any concerns to senior members of the team
• Support the wider animal facility team with general operational duties as required

Conocimientos

Animal care

Cage washing

Husbandry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Descripción del empleo

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Animal Technician to join a busy research animal facility in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within animal technology, gaining hands‑on experience supporting the day‑to‑day running of an animal research facility.

Working as part of an established animal care team, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and animal welfare, alongside supporting general husbandry duties. The role will involve a combination of cage washing, facility maintenance and assisting with the daily care of laboratory animals.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out cage washing and sanitisation of animal cages, equipment and associated materials.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, disinfected and prepared for reuse in line with facility procedures.
• Support daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering and general welfare checks.
• Maintain clean, tidy and hygienic animal rooms and surrounding facility areas.
• Assist with the movement and preparation of cages and equipment.
• Follow established standard operating procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor animal welfare and report any concerns to senior members of the team.
• Support the wider animal facility team with general operational duties as required.

What Are We Looking For?

• Previous experience within an animal research facility
• Experience in cage washing, sterilisation or general animal husbandry
• An understanding of animal welfare and the importance of maintaining high standards within a research environment
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately
• A reliable and practical approach to work, with the ability to undertake physically active duties.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain or develop experience within laboratory animal technology. The position offers exposure to the daily operations of a research animal facility, with the opportunity to build practical skills across cage washing and animal husbandry.