Facility Manager and NACWO

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Agenda Life Sciences Full time
Agenda are looking to recruit a Facility Manager and NACWO to oversee the management and coordination of a rodent facility. Responsible for all aspects of the organisation and management of the animal research facility. Manages all parts of regulated and non-regulated work within the facility. Ensures compliance with requirements from regulatory agencies. Work closely with Agenda team and clients providing facility and in-vivo support, as appropriate.
As a NACWO, you will be part of the team of NACWO’s providing support and cover to the animal facilities and provide advice as well as being a specialist in rodent NACWO skills and advising project and personal licence holders to ensure compliance.
Basic Requirements:
* Qualification in a relevant science, technical or research subject
* Experience of working in a BSU facility at a management level
* NACWO qualification and experience
* Home Office Personal Licence holder
* Excellent knowledge of rodent husbandry and breeding, including good experience of managing transgenic colonies of mice
* Have excellent knowledge and understanding of ASPA
* Good knowledge of Health and Safety regulation and other applicable legislation requirements.
* Experience of supporting students and academics is desirable
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Management of rodent facilities
* Line management of Deputy Managers, Animal and Support Technicians and Licensed Facility technical staff, including staff meetings, staff support and coordination of rotas – including weekends and out of hours
* Train staff to ensure good animal care, maintenance of breeding colonies, house keeping and surgery support
* Organise and or participate in pre study meetings
* Management of strict biosecurity regimes within the facility
* Assist with reviewing budgets and expenditure with Head of Biological Services and assist with other expenditure issues as appropriate
* Be an active member of AWERB and facility user meetings, facility management and named persons meetings
* Support the NTCO with training and competency assessment of PIL holders including practical PIL-C training courses
* Be involved in the logistics and coordination of new building/alternation processes that involve the rodent facilities, including ensuring animal welfare and ASPA compliance is maintained
Benefits:
* Facility is situated in a science park on the outskirts of South East Cambridge approximately 20-30 minutes from the centre. The facility is located within beautiful grounds surrounded by abundance of nature, lakes and foot paths.
* A perfect location for someone local to Cambridge but looking for a quieter commute
* Private shuttle bus from outside the facility to Cambridge train station
* Abundance of free parking
* Electrical car charge point
* Limited traffic upon entering the site, and surrounding areas
* Access to onsite Gym and cricket fields with great facilities, rock climbing wall, swimming, squash, tennis courts and spa access with discounted membership rates
* Onsite restaurant
Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensive background and pre-employment screening, an essential part of Agenda's recruitment process

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