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Animal Technician

Agenda Life Sciences
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Burstwick, East Riding of Yorkshire HU12, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an Animal Technician who is passionate about animal husbandry and welfare in a research setting.
  • Candidates must have a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management and at least one year of relevant experience.
  • The role requires proficiency in routine animal care tasks and the ability to maintain accurate records.
  • A valid driving license and personal transportation are essential due to the location of the job.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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.

Please note that due to the client location and absence of public transport links, candidates are required to have their own transport.

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.

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