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Experienced Animal Technician

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Agenda are recruiting for an Experienced Animal Technician for one of their clients. The role is fundamental to enable cutting edge research to take place. The role will be responsible for delivering exceptional standards of animal welfare when carrying out a range of duties such as animal husbandry, observations, technical procedures, and various laboratory tasks.

You will support, mentor and train others, hold a Home Office Personal Licence enabling you to perform regulated procedures and hold a higher level of responsibilities.

Basic Requirements:

* Holder of a Home Office personal license (modules A and B)

* IAT Level 3 diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology or degree level qualification in Biological Science/Animal Science

* A minimum of 4 years experience in an Animal Technician role, specifically with rodents

* Previous experience working in a Biological Resource Facility and significant knowledge of Home Office legislation and Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986

* Experience undertaking a variety of regulated procedures

* A proactive approach to work, taking ownership of your own learning and development

* Ability to coach and mentor others

* Effective communication skills

* Worked independently and within a team

* A good level of attention to detail, accurate record keeping and comprehensive computer literacy

* Understand the importance of Standard Operating Procedures and how to ensure they are followed

* Previous experience working with genetically altered rodents is desirable

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide day to day husbandry, maintenance and care of animal colonies

* Maintaining and establishing complex breeding strategies in liaison with researchers

* Follow strict Standard Operating Procedures for husbandry and procedural work

* Take an active role in reviewing documents and processes

* Maintain detailed and accurate records relating to environmental conditions, animal details and procedure

* Maintain a personal log of training, competencies and procedural activities as required by the home office

* Provide technical assistance with experimental protocols to include dosing, observations and health status checks

* Take an active role in reviewing experimental study forms and the AWERB review process

* Promote and foster a Culture of Care including the 3R’s and our core values

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