Large Animal Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Large Animal Research Assistant to join its team. The position involves conducting large animal procedures, maintaining facilities, and ensuring animal welfare. Candidates should have agricultural or veterinary nursing qualifications and be capable of working in a team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in large animal procedures and husbandry is preferred.
• Communication skills to work in a team setting.
• Willingness to handle various aspects of large animal work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist in surgical procedures on large animals.
• Ensure daily care and welfare of farm species.
• Maintain hygiene and infection control standards.

Skills

Animal procedures

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Communication skills

Large animal husbandry

Education

Agricultural / Veterinary Nursing qualifications

Job description

Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum

CMVM/ Roslin Institute LARIF

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Open-Ended (permanent)

We are looking for a Large Animal Research Assistant experienced in large animal research work to work within a multi-functional team involved in the day to day running of Large Animal research studies in the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF).

The Opportunity:

We are looking fora well-organised individual, with knowledge or experience in animal procedures, laboratory techniques and data recording. Agricultural / Vet Nurse experience or qualifications, with experience in large animal husbandry would be an advantage. The post holder will require the ability to communicate well and work within a large multi-functional team. The candidate must be willing to become involved in all areas of large animal work including day to day care, assisting in procedures, setting up surgeries and the taking of samples. It would be an advantage if the candidate was familiar with and experience of working under the Animal Scientific Procedures Act.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• To conduct a range of specialist licenced and non-licensedprocedures on Large Animals. Preparation of animals for surgical procedures, to assist during surgery when required and to provide post-operative care for large animals
• Set up Surgical areas including moving equipment, sterilising equipment, making up surgical kits. Clean down of surgical areas after surgical procedures. Maintain a high standard of hygiene, infection control, cleanliness and organisation throughout the LARIF, while adhering tohealth andsafety guidelines at all levels, to reduce the risk of infection and injury.
• Part of a team responsible for the day-to-day care of a range of farm species ensuring their health and welfare. This will involve some weekend and out of hours work.
• Assist in the collections of samples and recording of data. Assist in laboratory and embryology procedures.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities and equipment used in animal studies.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 2nd September 2025.

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