animal technician
16 the last 246 days, recently 2023-04-25
Responsibility
- carry out daily feeding, watering, cleaning and general care of laboratory animals
- husbandry and animal care of rodents, ensuring the highest levels of animal welfare and culture of care at all times
- general cleaning, housekeeping and upkeep of the animal facility
Show more +53 - performing licensed procedures according to Project Licence and Home Office regulations such as dosing of animals
- assist in animal welfare, observations and recording keeping
- carry out day-to-day husbandry and care and welfare observations for all animals in the facility
- provide care and husbandry of research animals
- be a member of the team carrying out day-to-day feeding, watering, cleaning, and general care of laboratory animals
- general husbandry, including feeding, watering, preparation and changing of cages
- conduct daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, cleaning, animal handling and animal observations as directed by the team leader
- this position is offered on a temporary to permanent basis with the duration to be confirmed
- make observations, keep accurate records and input data into computer programmes
- perform cleaning and sterilisation of animal cages and equipment by operating large washers, autoclaves and fumigation/decontamination chambers
- collection and processing of samples and tissue
- cleaning and changing cage bases to ensure suitable environments for the animals
- conduct surgical and non-surgical procedures
- take a hands-on role to support research groups with animal care
- make observations, keep accurate records, and input data into computer programmes
- medical examinations
- assist with experimental procedures as and when required by users e.g. MRI, Passage work, injections, weighing animals
- complete daily monitoring and reporting of the animal unit environment including temperatures, and the security and suitability of animal housing
- after training, undertake simple non-regulated and regulated procedures and techniques, including Schedule 1
- preparation of procedure rooms/operating theatres and sterilisation of equipment
- recording and handling of experimental data - paper and electronic - and ensuring compliance with Home Office Regulations
- ensure the animals have access to food, water and environmental enrichment
- make observations and keep accurate records along with capturing data as required
- performing regulated procedures, as per facility users requirements
- after training, undertake simple non-regulated and regulated procedures and techniques, including schedule 1
- maintain detailed, accurate records regarding breeding, health, welfare and environmental checks
- maintain animal welfare, animal barrier status and hygiene standards by following standard operating procedures
- contribute towards the general cleaning and upkeep of the facility and monitor and record environmental conditions in specific areas as required
- be involved in surgery support and post-operative care of rodents
- disposal of waste material, special waste and animal carcases, in a compliant and safe manner
- accurate and timely record keeping
- daily care and maintenance of the research unit
- keep up to date with developments in animal technology, recommend and develop procedures
- keeping accurate records and inputting data onto computer systems
- use equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
- adhere to Home Office guidelines and the Animal Scientific Procedures Act 1986
- responsible for the weaning of all mice and blood/DNA collection for genotyping as instructed
- notify the team leader regarding any suspected or recorded problems in relation to animal welfare or the unit environment
- following SOP’s and Health and Safety procedures
- be accountable to NACWO and NVS regarding facility audits, animal care and direction of licence holders
- carry out basic equipment maintenance
- interact with research scientists and other animal technicians
- entering data and maintaining the database in accordance with the Home Office codes of practice and running appropriate reports
- train other staff in licensed and non-licensed techniques
- communicating with researchers, experimental staff and facility team mates
- assist with other duties and responsibilities as required
- to follow all policies, work instructions, operating procedures and quality documents
- commit to the rota for weekend and bank holiday work
- maintain and purchase consumables and equipment
- driving University vehicles for transporting animals and consumables as required
- liaise closely with scientific staff, whose animals you are responsible for
- contribute towards cleaning and upkeep of the facilities
- ensuring best standards of animal welfare and researchers’ requirements are met
Requirements
- animal Feed
- animal Husbandry
- animal Science
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- animal Welfare
- animals
- clinical Research
- animal care qualification and genuine interest in the care and welfare of animals
- qualification in animal care or relevant subject
- 3 GCSE passes or equivalent including General literacy and numeracy
- PIL A-B is essential and PIL C is advantageous
- minimum of 5 GCSEs in grades 9-4 or equivalent
- qualification in Animal Technology or equivalent
- animal Care Qualification Level 2 or higher is required
- animal care or relevant qualification
- home Office Personal Licence modules A-B
- animal Care Qualification and a genuine interest in the care of animals
- home Office Licence A-C
- experience and knowledge of drug discovery research fields
- understanding of ASPA Act 1986)
- experience working with cleaning machinery and equipment is essential
- A degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent research experience
- level 2 or 3 Animal Care qualification or relevant scientific degree
- hold a current Personal Licence under ASPA
- previous experience working with animals in a laboratory environment
- experience of working in a rodent BSU facility
- you must have practical experience, having cared for animals in a work or voluntary capacity
- experience working with laboratory rodents
- experience in routine animal husbandry and animal handling
- practical experience caring for animals in a work or voluntary capacity is essential, along with an eye for detail
- natural empathy towards animals and a passion for animal care and welfare
- competency in dosing routes and sample collection in multiple species
- practical experience caring for animals in a work or voluntary capacity is essential along with an eye for detail
- hands-on experience with animals is essential
- knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals and sterilising instruments
- knowledge of working with germ-free mice, oral gavage and schedule 1 is an advantage
- IAT Level 2 or equivalent education is desirable
- experience in the field of animal technology
- experience performing husbandry duties, cleaning, feeding, and health checking rodents
high salary - 1% higher than the average in this position
Earnings for position animal technician
animal technician - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company AGENDA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT is 1825£.
The national average salary is 1900£.
1300 £
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1850 £
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2400 £
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