Experienced Licensed Animal Technician — Research Lab

Agenda Life Sciences; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Agenda Life Sciences in Cambridge is seeking an Experienced Licensed Animal Technician to support cutting‑edge research with a strong focus on animal welfare and compliance. You will perform day‑to‑day husbandry, observations and routine procedures, while training others and contributing to regulated activities.

The role requires a Home Office personal licence (modules A and B, C desirable), an IAT Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent experience), and the ability to work overtime including weekends.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Home Office personal license (modules A and B, C desirable).
• IAT Level 3 diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology or relevant experience desirable.
• Previous experience working in a Biological Resource Facility.
• Experience undertaking a variety of regulated procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day husbandry, maintenance and care of animal colonies and maintain the physical environment.
• Follow strict Standard Operating Procedures for husbandry and procedural work.
• 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.
• Promote and participate to our Culture of Care including the 3R’s and our core values.

Skills

Home Office license

IAT Level 3 Diploma

Biological Resource Facility

Regulated procedures

Proactive learning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

SOPs adherence

Genetically altered rodents

Overtime availability

Education

IAT Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology

Job description

Agenda Life Sciences in Cambridge is seeking an Experienced Licensed Animal Technician to support cutting‑edge research with a strong focus on animal welfare and compliance. You will perform day‑to‑day husbandry, observations and routine procedures, while training others and contributing to regulated activities.

The role requires a Home Office personal licence (modules A and B, C desirable), an IAT Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent experience), and the ability to work overtime including weekends.