Experienced Animal Technician

Agenda Life Sciences; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Cambridge is seeking an Experienced Animal Technician to maintain high standards of animal welfare and support research efforts. The ideal candidate will hold a Home Office personal license and have at least 4 years of experience, specifically with rodents. Responsibilities include animal husbandry, training new technicians, and maintaining accurate records. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Home Office personal license (modules A and B).
• Minimum of 4 years experience in an Animal Technician role, specifically with rodents.
• Previous experience in a Biological Resource Facility and knowledge of Home Office legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day husbandry and maintenance of animal colonies.
• Teach animal care skills and techniques to new technicians.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records relating to environmental conditions.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Technical procedures

Effective communication

Coaching and mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

IAT Level 3 diploma or degree in Biological/Animal Science

Job description

Agenda are recruiting for an Experienced Animal Technician for one of their clients. The role is fundamental to enable cutting edge research to take place.

The role will be responsible for delivering exceptional standards of animal welfare when carrying out a range of duties such as animal husbandry, observations, technical procedures, and various laboratory tasks.

You will support, mentor and train others, hold a Home Office Personal Licence enabling you to perform regulated procedures and hold a higher level of responsibilities.

Basic Requirements:

• Holder of a Home Office personal license (modules A and B)
• IAT Level 3 diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology or degree level qualification in Biological Science/Animal Science
• A minimum of 4 years experience in an Animal Technician role, specifically with rodents
• Previous experience working in a Biological Resource Facility and significant knowledge of Home Office legislation and Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
• Able to train, guide, and develop new users and members
• Experience undertaking a variety of regulated procedures
• A proactive approach to work, taking ownership of your own learning and development
• Ability to coach and mentor others
• Effective communication skills
• Worked independently and within a team
• A good level of attention to detail, accurate record keeping and comprehensive computer literacy
• Understand the importance of Standard Operating Procedures and how to ensure they are followed
• Previous experience working with genetically altered rodents is desirable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day husbandry, maintenance and care of animal colonies
• Maintaining and establishing complex breeding strategies in liaison with researchers
• Follow strict Standard Operating Procedures for husbandry and procedural work
• Teach animal care skills and techniques to new technicians
• Take an active role in reviewing documents and processes
• Maintain detailed and accurate records relating to environmental conditions, animal details and procedure
• Maintain a personal log of training, competencies and procedural activities as required by the home office
• Provide technical assistance with experimental protocols to include dosing, observations and health status checks
• Take an active role in reviewing experimental study forms and the AWERB review process
• Promote and foster a Culture of Care including the 3R's and our core values