Animal Technician

Talentmark; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark is seeking an Animal Technician to join a bioscience organisation near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. This is a permanent, on-site role within a highly regulated environment in support of pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research.

You will perform daily animal care, welfare observations and records, ensure environmental conditions are maintained, and assist with routine husbandry tasks in line with Home Office guidelines and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Practical animal care and welfare duties in a regulated environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and Home Office guidelines.
• Experience with daily observation, weighing and handling of animals.
• Strong eye for detail and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily animal care, husbandry, handling and welfare observations.
• Provide animals with appropriate environmental enrichment.
• Monitor and maintain animal rooms, equipment and environmental conditions.
• Maintain accurate facility records and stock information.
• Support the receipt and dispatch of goods in line with facility procedures.
• Assist with routine animal management activities, including weighing, counting, sexing and re-housing.
• Work in accordance with Home Office guidelines, SOPs and animal welfare requirements.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management

GCSE English, Maths and Science

Job description

Animal Technician

Location: Near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire | Fully On-site | Permanent

Talentmark is recruiting for an Animal Technician to join an established bioscience organisation supporting the pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research sector. This is a permanent opportunity within a professional, highly regulated scientific environment.

The Role

As an Animal Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, facility standards and day-to-day operations. You will work as part of an experienced team, following established procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily animal care, husbandry, handling and welfare observations.
• Provide animals with appropriate environmental enrichment.
• Monitor and maintain animal rooms, equipment and environmental conditions.
• Maintain accurate facility records and stock information.
• Support the receipt and dispatch of goods in line with facility procedures.
• Assist with routine animal management activities, including weighing, counting, sexing and re-housing.
• Work in accordance with Home Office guidelines, SOPs and animal welfare requirements.

Your Background

• A Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management or at least GCSE (A-C) in English, Maths and a Science subject (ideally Biology)
• Previous experience in animal husbandry and routine animal handling (advantageous).
• Practical experience caring for animals in a work or voluntary capacity is essential.
• A genuine interest in animal care and a strong eye for detail.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research sector, with the chance to develop your experience within a structured and highly regulated scientific environment.