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Animal Technician | PNAC | Biological Services Group | LMB 2808
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Babraham
- £27,406 - £29,343 a year
- Overtime
- Databases
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Kennel & Cattery Assistant
Cozy Pets Boutique Hotel Ltd —Cambridge
- £10.85 - £12.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
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Reptile Care Assistant
Viperia —Hartford
- £26,436.80 - £30,000.00 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Research Associate in Animal Embryology (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
Animal Research Technician (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £31,236 - £35,608 a year
- Research
Warehouse and Distribution Operative
Woodgreen, Pets Charity —Godmanchester
- £26,227.50 - £27,227.00 a year
- Part-time
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- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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- Weekend availability
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- Employee discount
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- Weekend availability
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Jollyes Pets —Stevenage
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Animal Technician | PNAC | Biological Services Group | LMB 2808

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) -
Babraham

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Job details

Full-time
£27,406 - £29,343 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Record keeping
Databases
Animal welfare
Mopping
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

£27,406 to £29,343 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Overall purpose:

To work within a small team, within an animal holding room, forming part of the larger team known as the Biological Services Group (BSG), whose aim is to support scientific researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). Specifically to provide animal husbandry for laboratory mice used in medical research.

Main duties/ Key responsibilities:

Daily care and maintenance of research mice within individually ventilated caging systems (IVCs). Each room can hold up to 1000 cages
Daily welfare observations using good attention to detail in order to check animal numbers and caging information and to report any abnormalities
Regular observations of cage cleanliness and changing cage bases to ensure suitable environments for the animals
Ensure the animals have access to food, water and environmental enrichment
Maintain the animal rooms to a high standard of hygiene, for example; damp-dusting the surfaces, vacuuming and mopping the floors
Liaise closely with scientific staff, whose animals you are responsible for
Work closely to protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ensure that Home Office compliance is met in all areas at all times
Maintain detailed, accurate records of all activities, using both electronic and written methods

Working relationships:

Typically you will be a member of a small team (normally 3-5 people), supervised by a senior technician under the overall management of a facility manager.

Additional information:

You are expected to work overtime for one weekend (2 sessions) every month for which overtime and travel costs will be paid according to UKRI-MRC rates. A session is 3 hours per weekend day. There are opportunities to work additional overtime on weekends and Bank Holidays via a volunteering system.

This position involves sustained physical activity, including lifting and moving items such as cages. Candidates should therefore be comfortable with the physically demanding and repetitive aspects of the role.

Appointment within the salary range will be commensurate with experience, with higher points reserved for candidates demonstrating significant relevant skills, qualifications, or experience.

This job is based on the Babraham Research Campus, there may be occasional travel to our main lab on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Person Specification

Education / qualifications / training required:

Essential: An interest in obtaining IAT Level 2 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science & Technology or equivalent

Desirable:

GCSEs or equivalent
Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) Level 2 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science & Technology or equivalent
Level 2 or 3 Animal Care qualification
Relevant scientific degree

Previous work experience required:

Essential:

Experience of caring for animals
Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable:

Experience of working as an animal technician
Experience of barriered facilities, including isolation systems e.g. individually ventilated cages (IVCs), and flexible film isolators
Working knowledge of Home Office regulations
Knowledge of the 3Rs
Experience of following written processes and working to strict guidelines
Demonstrate an understanding of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Experience of using Mouse Colony Management Systems or other similar databases

Knowledge and experience:

Creativity and initiative
Essential: Can demonstrate good attention to detail

Independent working
Essential:

Demonstrate an ability to work independently and follow instructions
Acts on own initiative, but also has the ability to know when to seek advice

Verbal and written communication skills
Essential:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience of good record keeping, both electronically and written

Desirable: Experience of communicating with researchers

Personal skills / behaviours / qualities:

Essential:

A pro-active approach demonstrating commitment to animal welfare with a desire for constant improvement
Experience of maintaining high levels of hygiene to ensure a suitable environment
Understands the routine nature of animal care
Excellent time management and sound interpersonal skills
Commitment to undertake standard training programs
Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in order to respond to the changing demands of the animal rooms and overall facility.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
Able to safely lift and move animal cages weighing up to 5kg

Additional Information

We welcome applications from all and are open to discuss requests for reasonable adjustments.

Corporate Responsibilities

You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI:

Code of Conduct
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
Health and Safety policy
Data Protection policy

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.

The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

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