Experienced Animal Technician

Agenda Life Sciences; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Scotland is seeking a motivated Animal Technician to provide care for laboratory animals and support research teams. Applicants must hold a Home Office Personal Licence and have attention to detail. This role involves flexible working hours, including weekends, in a facility dedicated to animal welfare and scientific excellence.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Support in gaining further qualifications

Qualifications

• Holder of a current Home Office Personal Licence required.
• Experience in laboratory animal care or research facility work.
• Familiarity with databases or spreadsheets for data recording.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and husbandry to laboratory animals.
• Carry out regulated procedures under Home Office licensing.
• Support research teams by planning and delivering animal work.
• Train staff and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work planning

Ability to work weekends

Education

Home Office Personal Licence

IAT qualifications (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

We're working in partnership with a leading research institute to recruit a motivated, dedicated, and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join their Biological Support Unit (BSU) in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation known for its commitment to animal welfare, scientific excellence, and professional development.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily care and husbandry to laboratory animals, maintaining high welfare and ethical standards.
• Carry out regulated procedures under Home Office licensing, with meticulous record keeping.
• Support research teams by planning and delivering animal work to meet scientific goals.
• Train staff and users, perform audits, and ensure compliance with SOPs and Home Office requirements.
• Work flexibly across different areas to support operational needs, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

What We\'re Looking For

• Essential:
• Holder of a current Home Office Personal Licence.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within defined SOPs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver work independently.
• Willingness to work on a weekend rota.
• Experience in laboratory animal care or research facility work.
• Familiarity with databases or spreadsheets for data recording.
• IAT qualifications (or working towards them).
• Keen interest in contributing to continuous improvement within the BSU.

Why Join The Team

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a world-class research facility where animal welfare, teamwork, and scientific excellence are at the heart of everything we do. You\'ll be supported in professional development, with opportunities to gain further qualifications and take on additional responsibilities.