Description Centre for Macaques, MRC Harwell Salary : £27,406 - £27,937 per annum Band : MRC-6a S2 Contract type : Fixed term, ending 31 March 2028 Hours: Full time (36 hours) Location: Porton Down, Salisbury, on-site Closing date: Monday 01 June 2026 Overall Purpose: To work with scientific researchers in order to look after the health and welfare of a breeding colony of rhesus macaques. This work includes daily husbandry duties such as cleaning and feeding, as well as maintaining accurate records. All work is governed by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act through the Home Office. Main Duties/Key Responsibilities: Checking the health and welfare of the animals Addressing welfare needs including habituation and training of animals Maintaining cleanliness in the animal rooms Record keeping Reading and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments Working Relationships: Member of a team working under supervision of senior personnel. Additional Information: Must be able to work overtime to cover animal requirements. Person Requirements Education/Qualifications/Training Required: Essential: Five GCSEs at grade C or above Desirable: Computer literacy Previous Work Experience Required: Essential: Working and adhering to instructions/protocols/processes Desirable: Basic animal husbandry Knowledge and Experience: Essential: Good communication skills Attention to detail Genuine interest in the welfare of animals Basic computer skills Desirable: Experience of working to SOPs Experience of computerised record keeping Ideally, experience of working as part of a team Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities: Essential: The applicant should be able to work as part of a team and work under the supervision of senior personnel Equality & Diversity The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and abilities. The MRC is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equality and diversity leadership and management. Corporate/Local Responsibilities & Requirements The post-holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the MRC’s: Code of Conduct Equality and Diversity policy Health and Safety policy Data Protection and Security policy The above lists are not exhaustive, and the post-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, cooperatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and the MRC.