View Vacancy -- Animal Technician - CFM 2675
Open Date 24/07/2025, 09:00 /*generated inline style */ Close Date /*generated inline style */ 17/08/2025, 23:55 /*generated inline style */ Research Institute MRC Centre for Macaques /*generated inline style */ As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum salary criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: /*generated inline style */ Research Institute / Unit Information
The Medical Research Council Centre for Macaques is a primate breeding unit established in 2003 to house and breed rhesus macaques, funded by the MRC with support from the Wellcome Trust, and Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Non-human primates continue to be used in some areas of research where there are no alternative approaches. Macaques are non-human primates which have similarities to humans in their vision, central nervous system and immunology and reproductive system. The monkeys are used in basic and applied research within the academic sector in the UK, funded by the major grant-giving bodies. The unit houses about 250 animals including breeding stock and youngsters. The breeding programme is planned so that supply and demand are matched, to prevent in-breeding and to ensure there is no need to import animals.
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/*generated inline style */ Band MRC - 6 /*generated inline style */ Location Salisbury /*generated inline style */ Salary £26,543-27,058 per annum, dependent on skills and experience /*generated inline style */ Contract Type Permanent /*generated inline style */ Job Type Technical & Scientific Professionals /*generated inline style */ Full Time / Part Time Full Time /*generated inline style */ Job Description
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:
1. Checking the health and welfare of the animals
2. Addressing welfare needs including habituation and training of animals
3. Maintaining cleanliness in the animal rooms
4. Record keeping
5. 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.
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Education/Qualifications/Training Required:
Essential:
6. Five GCSEs at grade C or above
Desirable:
7. Computer literacy
Previous Work Experience Required:
Essential:
8. Working and adhering to instructions/protocols/processes
Desirable:
9. Basic animal husbandry
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
10. Good communication skills
11. Attention to detail
12. Genuine interest in the welfare of animals
13. Basic computer skills
Desirable:
14. Experience of working to SOPs
15. Experience of computerised record keeping
16. Ideally, experience of working as part of a team
Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities:
Essential:
17. The applicant should be able to work as part of a team and work under the supervision of senior personnel
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