Licensed Animal Technician

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 are recruiting an Experienced Licensed Animal Technician for one of our clients. The role is fundamental to enable cutting edge research to take place. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional standards of animal welfare when carrying out a range of duties such as animal husbandry, observations, technical procedures, and various laboratory tasks.You will support, train others and hold a Home Office Personal Licence enabling you to perform regulated procedures and hold a higher level of responsibilities. In exchange, Agenda will offer you multiple benefits and the opportunity to accelerate your career development.

Basic Requirements:

• 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
• A proactive approach to work, taking ownership of your own learning and development
• Effective communication skills
• Worked independently and within a team
• A good level of attention to detail, accurate record keeping and comprehensive computer literacy
• Understand the importance of Standard Operating Procedures and how to ensure they are followed
• Previous experience working with genetically altered rodents is desirable
• Must be able to work overtime, as needed, including weekends

Duties and 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

Facility Benefits

• The facility is situated in West Cambridge
• A perfect location for someone local to Cambridge but looking for a quieter commute
• Canteens available in surrounding grounds
• Sport facilities available near by
• Limited traffic upon entering the site, and surrounding areas
• “Great Place To Work” monthly budget
• Dedicated yearly training budget after probation
• WPA after probation