Assistant Animal Care Technician

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The University's Vision and Strategy sets out an ambitious and exciting journey, to be a people focused, world-leading university that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to advance knowledge and provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society as a whole.

You will be located in the Comparative Biology Centre, Newcastle University's facilities for all research work which involved the use of laboratory animals.

Newcastle University has a policy of using animals in research only if there are no realistic alternatives and in projects of major importance. UK standards of care are among the highest in the world, and we strictly enforce them.

You will be passionate about animal care and welfare, have integrity and be honest and trustworthy. Have a great work ethic and provide excellent technical support and customer service to research groups that utilise the CBC facilities and services. You will play an active and engaging role within the CBC team and be prepared to work with multiple species, across multiple sites and ensure the highest level of animal care and welfare standards are upheld.

The role will include a range of tasks which may involve planning of time and sequence in order to complete a range of activities specified within a timeframe. The role will require an understanding of the work objectives of the professional community so that timing and sequencing of tasks will support the relevant work activity effectively and efficiently.

Newcastle University's policy on animal research can be found here:

Appointment is subject to receipt of a satisfactory security screening check. You will be contacted by our provider to request permission to facilitate these checks. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire and upload identification as part of this process.

Appointment is subject to Occupational Health Pre-Placement check. You will be contacted by our Occupational Health team to arrange laboratory animal/bird and insect checks.

For informal enquiries contact Heather Crawford, Technical Manager of Operations

The post is part-time at 90% FTE and fixed-term for a period of 2 years.

Key Accountabilities

  • General animal husbandry including, cleaning, care, feeding and watering of animals.
  • Daily checks to ensure animal welfare is to the highest of industry standards.
  • Liaise with research groups and technical team staff regarding breeding, support for procedures and other service requirements.
  • Provision of excellent customer service for all stakeholders.
  • Pre and post-operative care of animals under guidance, including appropriate record keeping.
  • Flexible to work outside of normal core hours when required to cover departmental needs. In addition, participation in weekend and holiday rotas.
  • Read, understand and refer to study plans in order to effectively support related activity. Follow protocols, working practices and risk assessments- ensuring a safe working environment and high standards of animal welfare are maintained.
  • Commitment to assisting with the daily running of the facilities, including general housekeeping, service area, maintenance of store rooms and equipment.
  • As a team member uphold the security and biosecurity of the department at all times.

£23,393 per annum, pro rata.



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