Scientific Officer

Scientific Laboratory Officer (Animal Welfare)

Manchester

Full time and permanent

Reed Scientific are partnering with a leading research organization based in Manchester who have a current opening for a scientific officer to provide day to day care and welfare support to the mice being housed in the research facility. Previous experience is required, as is a need to be a holder of a licence under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Duties of the role include:

• carry out day-to-day husbandry and care and welfare observations for all animals within the facility
• conduct some surgical and non-surgical experimental procedures within the authorities of Project Licences held at the establishment
• make observations, keep accurate records and capture data in writing or electronically, as required
• keep up to date with developments in animal technology
• train other staff in licensed and non-licensed techniques as required
• contribute towards the general cleaning and upkeep of the facility and monitor and record environmental conditions in specific areas as required.

Skills and experience required:

• BSc in a biology related subject
• Previous experience working in a laboratory which houses animals
• Hold of a licence under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
• Experience working in the field of Oncology would be highly desirable
• Previous experience performing some non-surgical procedures

If this sounds like an opportunity which you would like to apply for then please follow the link to apply.