Grade UE03: £22,214 - £24,248 per annum
Corporate Services Group/Bioresearch & Veterinary Services
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (Permanent)
We are looking for an Animal Technical Support to join our team.
The Opportunity:
You will have the responsibility of day-to-day housekeeping cleaning duties within Bioresearch & Veterinary Services facilities. These tasks include essential sterilisation support duties in the wash-up areas, including cleaning used rodent cages/fish tanks and rodent drinking water bottles. The ability to work in a physically demanding environment is essential. There are no recommended minimum qualifications, and may well suit school leavers; a knowledge of Animal Welfare/Husbandry would be an advantage. All appropriate training will be provided and there is the opportunity to gain further qualifications. Junior Technical Assistant will be expected to enrol in a distance learning course on Animal Technology.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job:
Essential
1. Basic understanding of, and ability to apply, health and safety procedures in the workplace
2. Familiarity with standard IT equipment
3. Accuracy and ability to follow instruction
4. Understand the principles behind caring for animals and what their basic requirements are
5. Good communication skills
Desirable
6. School education to standard grades or equivalent
7. Hold a current UK driving licence
8. Work experience with Animals