Animal Technician

Animal Technician

LOCATION: Nottingham SALARY: Competitive REF: ALS

We have a fantastic opportunity available for an Animal Technician! We are searching for a candidate who is passionate about carrying out important animal husbandry tasks and maintaining top-notch welfare standards in a cutting-edge research environment.

Basic Requirements:

• Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management.
• Experience in routine manual work that requires attention to detail.
• Proficiency in routine animal husbandry and a strong commitment to animal welfare.
• Ability to obtain or possession of a Home Office personal license.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, dedication, and accountability in their work.
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work with interruptions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficient in using software such as Excel, Word, bespoke Database, or similar production software.
• Possession of a valid driving license and access to personal transportation is necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily responsibilities in animal care, such as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and observing animals, according to instructions from the team leader.
• Monitor and report on the environmental conditions of the animal units, including temperature and the security and suitability of housing.
• Adhere to protocols for entering and exiting animal units safely to maintain site security and biosecurity standards.
• Clean and maintain animal rooms, related areas, and equipment following specified procedures.
• Carry out necessary procedures as instructed.
• Maintain accurate records, including day books, production data reports, and stock availability records.
• Report any concerns or problems related to animal welfare or the unit environment to the team leader.
• Receive and dispatch goods in and out of the animal facility, using proper sterilization procedures to uphold the animal barrier status.
• Handle production tasks such as birthing, weaning, sexing, counting, and weighing animals.
• Follow Home Office guidelines when re-housing and grouping animals, as directed by the team leader.
• Assist in training new staff on cleaning, feeding, watering, animal handling, and pen labelling.
• Undertake additional tasks within the limits of knowledge, skills, and experience, as assigned by the team leader or other members of the management team.