Husbandry Technician

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Husbandry Technician in Edinburgh for a full-time contract role. You will work a weekly rota, including weekends, performing high‑hygiene husbandry tasks and supporting daily operations.

The role emphasizes accurate cleaning, equipment sterilisation, and adherence to biosecurity standards to maintain a controlled environment. Experience in animal, farm, lab, or similar settings is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining strict hygiene and biosecurity standards.
• Ability to follow detailed cleaning and hygiene instructions.
• Willingness to work on a weekly rota including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect enclosures to hygiene and biosecurity standards.
• Wash and sterilise equipment such as tools, racks and housing materials.
• Prepare clean bedding and materials for daily routines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and storage spaces.
• Support waste management through safe disposal and handling.
• Assist with basic husbandry tasks as required.
• Contribute to maintaining the Quality Management System.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Follow hygiene instructions

Flexibility

Professional demeanor

Biosecurity awareness

Job description

Husbandry Technician

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Location: Edinburgh

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – including weekends

We have a fantastic opportunity in Edinburgh for a Husbandry Technician to work for one of our clients. You will be working full‑time, on a weekly rota which may include some weekend work. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining exceptionally high hygiene standards and supporting daily husbandry operations.

Responsibilities for the role of a Husbandry Technician

• Clean and disinfect enclosures to strict hygiene and biosecurity standards
• Wash and sterilise equipment including tools, racks, bottles, and housing materials
• Prepare clean bedding and materials for daily husbandry routines
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas including corridors, prep rooms, and storage spaces
• Support waste management through safe disposal and handling of materials
• Assist with basic husbandry tasks as required
• Contribute to the maintenance of an efficient Quality Management System
• Other duties as deemed reasonable

Skills and Experience for the role of a Husbandry Technician

• Demonstrate accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Able to follow detailed cleaning and hygiene instructions
• Flexible attitude and willingness to learn new skills and processes
• Patient, courteous, and professional
• Comfortable working under strict hygiene and biosecurity conditions
• Experience working in a controlled environment (animal, farm, lab, or similar) is highly beneficial

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.