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Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**Grade UE04: £24,533 - £27,181 per annum **+ **Premium Payment/Contractual Overtime Payment**

**Corporate Services Group/Bioresearch & Veterinary Services**

**Full-time: 35 hours per week (Working 5 days out of 7 on a rota; condensed working would be considered)**

**Open-ended: permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) department at the University of Edinburgh. BVS provides biomedical research services across the University for a large and diverse scientific community and oversees all aspects of welfare, breeding and husbandry of animals used in research. BVS is looking to recruit a Technical Assistant to support world leading research at the University of Edinburgh.

The post of **_Animal Technical Assistant _**is a technical position which involves performing animal husbandry duties to ensure all animal needs are met and excellent standards of cleanliness maintained in BVS facilities. You will be able to undertake routine data recording and responding to task requests, provide routine and non-procedural technical assistance to research staff when required. The willingness to train towards a Personal Licence is essential. The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a team, be able to clearly communicate and be able to follow instructions and procedures without constant guidance. All staff are actively encouraged to develop their CPD personal skills and techniques-base by access to internal and external training programmes. Appointments will be made at the UoE grade of 4 depending on experience.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job**

**Essential**
- Vocational qualifications or school education to standard grades or relevant work experience.
- Willingness to study for industry qualifications and Home Office Licence.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures without constant guidance.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Competent IT and numeracy skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate (oral and written).

**Desirable**
- Experience in working with animals especially rodents.
- Hold a relevant Home Office Licence.
- Be aware of UK and EU law relating to the use of Animals for Scientific Procedures (ASPA). Pre
- and post-operative care and use of anaesthesia techniques.Click **here **for the full job description.

**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab ).

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held **w/c 29th July 2024.