In Vivo Support Technician (Animal Technician)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blouet Lab at the Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge is seeking an animal technician to support in vivo work in mouse models.

The role involves checking health and wellbeing of animals, performing experimental procedures, collecting and processing samples, writing SOPs, and liaising with the animal facility. Fixed-term until 31 March 2029.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for laboratory animals and adherence to welfare standards.
• Familiarity with 3Rs ethos and Home Office regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Check health and wellbeing of animals under care.
• Support in vivo experiments by performing experimental procedures.
• Collect and process animal samples for analysis.
• Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and liaise with the animal facility.

Job description

The Blouet Lab at the Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge is looking for an animal technician to support in vivo work in mouse models.

Research in the Blouet group investigates the mechanisms through which the brain senses food and controls appetite and body weight. We use various surgical models to deliver drugs into the brain or specific tissues (gut), or sample blood in awake mice.

We combine these approaches with physiological assessments to measure weight gain, food intake, feeding behaviour, metabolism and glucose homeostasis.

We are looking for a candidate who shows care and empathy towards animals under their charge, embraces the 3R's ethos, and is familiar with the legislative framework of the home office. The role holder will work alongside the Blouet team, checking health and wellbeing of the animals, and supporting our in vivo experiments by performing experimental procedures, collecting and processing animal samples, writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and liaising between the Blouet team and the animal facility.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2029 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.