Scientific Officer: Animal Care Technician (Research Lab)

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is seeking a Scientific Officer (Animal Technician) to support the Biological Service Unit, ensuring high welfare and compliant animal care.

You will work with PIs, postdocs, and technicians; role includes IAT qualifications or progression, weekend shifts, and thorough documentation within UK and EU guidelines. Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute offers a collaborative environment in a leading research setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates ideally have work experience with animals in laboratory settings and/or animal technician duties.
• Must be prepared to undertake Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) qualifications or have equivalent animal care qualifications.
• Caring attitude towards animals and improving their environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Unit Managers in providing a working animal unit.
• Ensure compliance with the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and EU Directive 2010; maintain welfare and 3Rs.
• Demonstrate high standards of care, safety, and documentation; work on a rota including weekends/bank holidays.
• Collaborate with scientists and technicians in the unit and support environmental conditions and husbandry.

Skills

Animal care experience

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Flexible working hours

Education

Institute of Animal Technology qualifications

Job description

The CRUK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is seeking a Scientific Officer (Animal Technician) to support the Biological Service Unit, ensuring high welfare and compliant animal care.

You will work with PIs, postdocs, and technicians; role includes IAT qualifications or progression, weekend shifts, and thorough documentation within UK and EU guidelines. Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute offers a collaborative environment in a leading research setting.