Animal Technician
Are you passionate about animal care and scientific research? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our clients in vivo team. This is a hands-on role supporting both routine animal husbandry and essential administrative tasks associated with laboratory experiments. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team in a highly regulated research environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals (primarily rodents), ensuring high welfare standards.
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Generate experimental documentation including study logs, folders, cage cards, and sample labels.
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Support Home Office record keeping in line with regulatory requirements.
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Assist with cage cleaning, facility sanitation, and preparation of consumables and equipment.
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Perform health checks upon animal delivery (depending on competency level).
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Ensure accurate record-keeping and archiving of study samples and documentation.
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Maintain personal training records and uphold standards defined by the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
What We’re Looking For
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Basic knowledge of animal handling and welfare, ideally under ASPA guidelines.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised.
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Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
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Flexible attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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Experience in animal husbandry or a related scientific/technical background is desirable.
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Qualifications such as GCSEs or BTEC National Diploma in science or animal-related topics preferred.
Join a purpose-driven team contributing to cutting-edge biomedical research while ensuring the highest standards of animal care. If you’re keen to develop your technical skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you