View Vacancy -- Animal Technician - MLC 2769
Open Date 26/01/2026, 13:45 /*generated inline style */ Close Date /*generated inline style */ 08/02/2026, 23:55 /*generated inline style */ Research Institute MRC Mary Lyon Centre /*generated inline style */ Research Institute / Unit Information The (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration. /*generated inline style */ UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at
/*generated inline style */ Band MRC - 5 /*generated inline style */ Location Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire /*generated inline style */ Salary £31,916 per annum /*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:
We have an opportunity for an Animal Technician to join our In Vivo Studies team in the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC), working across several different research projects to provide high-quality technical procedures and research data for external academic researchers or biotech companies. These studies involve mouse models of human diseases, including cancers, mitochondrial disease, kidney disease and other areas. The post-holder will work as part of a team and will carry out procedures including dosing and tissue dissection as well as general husbandry and welfare assessments.
The post-holder will report directly to the Study Manager and will work closely with members of the In Vivo Studies team.
Main Duties/Key Responsibilities:
The post-holder is expected to:
1. Carry out regular licensed procedures (after comprehensive training), alone or with other team members, as requested daily. This will include a variety of procedures such as dosing, imaging and dissections.
2. Carry out animal husbandry work, to check the health and welfare of mice and address their welfare needs (including working on weekends on a rota basis)
3. Keep meticulous records of all experimental animals
4. Aid with diluting of drugs and basic dosing calculations
5. Read and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments
6. Read and work under Home Office Project Licences and undergo training to achieve a personal licence to allow work on mice
7. Assist with data quality checks
8. Liaise with other groups as needed
Working Relationships:
The post-holder will be required to work alone and as part of a team.
Daily interactions are also expected with members of other teams.
They will be line managed by the Study Manager under the Project Manager. Routine interaction with every level of seniority is expected.
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Education/Qualifications/Training Required:
Essential:
9. A Levels/higher education in a science subject
Desirable:
10. Home Office Personal Licence Holder
Previous Work Experience Required:
Essential:
11. Experience of working in a research environment
Desirable:
12. Experience of in vivo work
13. Experience working under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
14. Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages
15. Ability to accurately follow protocols/SOPs
16. Experience of working alone and as part of a team
17. Genuine interest in the welfare of animals
18. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
19. Experience of calculating concentrations and doses
Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities:
Essential:
20. Positive attitude and the ability to constructively interact with other people at every level of seniority
21. Flexibility to adapt to daily changes and the ability to make quick decisions are essential
22. Enthusiastic, meticulous and patient
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