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Experienced Animal Technician

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Babraham, United Kingdom Babraham Institute Full time

We are seeking to employ Experienced Animal Technicians into permanent positions within our high health-status, modern, Biological Support Unit (BSU). Positions are currently available in the GM/Transgenic mouse breeding unit (specialising in breeding and supply of animals). Full information on the BSU is available via the Institute’s website.

Experienced Animal Technicians are responsible for the care and welfare of rodents housed at various levels of containment for example using flexible film isolators or IVC’s.

Experienced Animal Technicians will hold or have held a Home Office Personal Licence and will have a weekly commitment to performing regulated procedures. Part-time applicants will have reduced duties according to hours worked.

Staff will not be permitted to perform any tasks until they have received full training from a supervisor/mentor in accordance with pre-written SOPs.

Staff will be encouraged to attend college on a day-release basis following the Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) qualifications and others (e.g. HNC, degree). Animal Technicians may be asked to work in other areas of the Small Animal Facility.

You will be required to be part of an overtime rota covering animal care and procedural work during weekends and public holidays.

Full job specification and role requirements for this post can be found attached to this vacancy.

The Institute has joined the Technician Commitment initiative, which is a commitment to support the recognition, visibility, sustainability and career development of our research support community, including Research Assistants.

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- The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute is a Disability Confident Employer and has a positive approach to employing disabled people._