Animal Technician

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James Drug Discovery & Preclinical in Leicester seeks an experienced animal care assistant to manage day-to-day mouse husbandry and welfare in a hands-on role within an established animal care team.

The position emphasizes maintaining high standards of cleanliness, biosecurity, and animal welfare, with close collaboration across colleagues to ensure smooth daily operation and strict adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience working with mice is essential.
• Experience within an animal facility or animal technician environment is highly desirable, although candidates with relevant mouse handling experience from other settings will also be considered.
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent animal care and welfare.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures.
• A reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the daily husbandry and care of mouse colonies.
• Monitor animal health and welfare, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean, organised and compliant animal housing areas.
• Perform routine cage changing, feeding, watering and environmental checks.
• Accurately complete husbandry and facility records.
• Support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness, biosecurity and animal welfare throughout the facility.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the animal unit.
• Follow all company procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Mouse handling

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Working as part of an experienced animal care team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day husbandry and welfare of mouse colonies, ensuring the highest standards of animal care are maintained at all times. This is a hands-on role focused on animal husbandry rather than research, making it ideal for someone looking to build or continue a career in animal technology.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the daily husbandry and care of mouse colonies.
• Monitor animal health and welfare, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean, organised and compliant animal housing areas.
• Perform routine cage changing, feeding, watering and environmental checks.
• Accurately complete husbandry and facility records.
• Support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness, biosecurity and animal welfare throughout the facility.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the animal unit.
• Follow all company procedures and health and safety guidelines.

About You

• Previous hands-on experience working with mice is essential.
• Experience within an animal facility or animal technician environment is highly desirable, although candidates with relevant mouse handling experience from other settings will also be considered.
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent animal care and welfare.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures.
• A reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position