Marine & Aquatic Lab Technician — Care & Research Support

European Bioinformatics Institute; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Campus life: shuttle & facilities

Pension scheme

Family benefits

Job summary

EMBL is seeking staff to join the Laboratory Animal Resources team in Hinxton. You will perform daily care, welfare checks and general husbandry of aquatic species and their environment, reporting to the Marine Facility Supervisor.

Experience in a similar facility, good interpersonal skills, teamwork, attention to detail and flexibility are essential. The contract is 3 years, renewable to 9 years; the monthly salary starts from EUR 3.534,47 after tax with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar facility, preferably marine or aquatic.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member in a complex environment.
• Positive attitude towards learning and developing new skills.
• High level of flexibility.
• Ability to follow instructions and very good attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in English in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Care for various laboratory species and their environment (including jellyfish, soil microbes, Nematostella, laboratory fish).
• Adhere to EMBL regulations and policies on the use of animals in research.
• Monitor environmental conditions in assigned areas.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Prepare food and feed various species.
• Clean and maintain living environments.
• Provide technical and experimental support to scientists using laboratory animals.
• Participate in weekend duty rotation.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English communication

Flexibility

Following instructions

Basic IT skills

German knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Aquatic facility experience

Job description

EMBL is seeking staff to join the Laboratory Animal Resources team in Hinxton. You will perform daily care, welfare checks and general husbandry of aquatic species and their environment, reporting to the Marine Facility Supervisor.

Experience in a similar facility, good interpersonal skills, teamwork, attention to detail and flexibility are essential. The contract is 3 years, renewable to 9 years; the monthly salary starts from EUR 3.534,47 after tax with additional benefits.