Technical Research Assistant: Lab & Animal Care

University College Cork; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork is seeking a dedicated post holder for a 6 months fixed-term, full-time position in the Biological Services Unit. The postholder will support operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance, conducting laboratory and animal facility duties, and data collection under the Manager's direction.

Responsibilities include daily animal care, welfare monitoring, inventory and equipment maintenance, and training demonstrations while upholding health, safety and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• This role requires knowledge of regulatory requirements governing preclinical animal research, including Directive 2010/63/EU.
• Experience in SPF or high-containment animal facilities, or relevant qualifications in animal science, management or welfare.
• Relevant experience in laboratory animal care and welfare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and record management to support research programmes.
• Preparation of laboratory materials, and operation/maintenance of equipment.
• Support approved research procedures and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Daily animal husbandry, welfare monitoring, and weekend/out-of-hours rotas as required.
• Maintain inventories, training demonstrations, and uphold health, safety and record-keeping standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Animal care & welfare

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Animal Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Record keeping/data management

Job description

University College Cork is seeking a dedicated post holder for a 6 months fixed-term, full-time position in the Biological Services Unit. The postholder will support operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance, conducting laboratory and animal facility duties, and data collection under the Manager's direction.

Responsibilities include daily animal care, welfare monitoring, inventory and equipment maintenance, and training demonstrations while upholding health, safety and ethical standards.