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Animal technician

Leicester
Animal technician
£23,924 - £24,590 a year
Posted: 1 August
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The Division of Biomedical Services, University of Leicester is a state-of-the-art small animal facility that support biomedical and translation research in the College of Life Sciences. The Division is seeking an Animal Technician to be involved in caring for the animals and carrying out procedural work. The facility primarily consists of rodents and fish and carries a wide variety of interesting pre-clinical work including breeding of genetically modified animals, testing of new treatments for human diseases, surgical work, gene editing and embryo/sperm cryopreservation. The facility primarily consists of rodents and fish. About you To be successful in this role you must have a caring attitude towards animals. Some experience in working in a rodent or small animal facility is advantageous though not essential as full training will be given. We have a dedicated training team that supports and develops staff skills. You must have good communication skills and be able to engage with other members of the technical team and researchers. You will be capable of following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your work in the facility. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a strategic and innovative team within a modern facility supporting valuable research, and have real input into the care of animals that assist in improving of human health. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made directly to Dave White, Technical Services Manager NTCO & NACWO at [email protected] Applications for job share will be considered. We anticipate that interviews will take place on 08 September 2025. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here. The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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