Experienced Animal Technician

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

Job summary

A leading research institute is seeking an Animal Technician to join their Biological Support Unit in Scotland. Responsibilities include providing daily animal care, carrying out regulated procedures, and supporting research teams. Candidates should have a Home Office Personal Licence, excellent organisational skills, and attention to detail. This role offers professional development opportunities in a respected organisation committed to animal welfare and scientific excellence.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to animal welfare

Career progression

Qualifications

• Current Home Office Personal Licence holder is required.
• Strong attention to detail in following SOPs is essential.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills are a must.
• Proven ability to work independently is necessary.
• Willingness to work on weekends is required.
• Experience in laboratory animal care or research facility work is beneficial.
• Familiarity with databases or spreadsheets for record keeping is essential.
• Interest in contributing to ongoing improvements in the unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and husbandry to laboratory animals.
• Carry out regulated procedures under Home Office licensing.
• Support research teams in achieving scientific goals.
• Train staff and perform audits for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Interest in continuous improvement

Education

Holder of a current Home Office Personal Licence

IAT qualifications (or working towards them)

Tools

Databases for data recording

Spreadsheets for data recording

Job description

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 forb 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.