Overview
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The institution is seeking an experienced animal technician to join a friendly, hardworking team to actively care for and maintain animals within a Germ Free biofacility located in Cambridge.
Responsibilities
* General Isolator and Isocage husbandry
* Attend welfare requirements, record keeping, and monitoring environmental parameters
* Health monitoring, general hygiene and cleaning
* Colony management and completion of procedures, including Home Office Licensed procedures
Qualifications
* Institute of Animal Technology Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or at least GCSE (A-C) in English, Maths and a Science subject (ideally Biology), or equivalent
* Desirable: hold, or be ready to apply for, a Home Office personal license with Home Office modules A - B
* Positive, reliable attitude; ability to interact with team members and research staff
* Experience in a technical/laboratory setting and completing basic procedures is essential; experience with regulated procedures would be an advantage
* Experience working with rodents in Isocages and Isolators is beneficial, though training will be provided for experienced technicians lacking Germ Free/Isolator-Isocage experience
Offer and requirements
* Base salary with an additional 2.5% supplement
* Health assessment and security check required after offer
* Application process: click Apply to register an account and apply online
* Reference AQ47089 should be quoted on the application and in correspondence
* The University supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society; all employees must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Research
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