Animal Care Specialist

2 days ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom The Pirbright Institute Full time £25,500 - £26,500
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Animal Care Specialist to join our team at The Pirbright Institute. As an Animal Care Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the daily care and welfare of experimental animals housed within our animal facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide essential support to the overall Institute objectives by undertaking the daily care and welfare of experimental animals.
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure the complete delivery of world-leading animal studies.
  • Manage section documents and record data with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Work under the 11-day fortnight rota system.
  • Assist with training activities within the Animal Services department.
  • Participate in building shutdowns, including full clean down of the facility, safe handling of hazardous chemicals, and disinfection/fumigation of the building/rooms.
  • Process waste streams via the required process, including autoclave, incineration, and fumigation.
  • Assist with planned preventative maintenance, including undertaking building sealability testing.
  • Be a responsible member of The Pirbright Institute community.
  • Be actively involved in the logistical pre-planning and post-wash-up of animal studies.
Requirements
  • Good English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience of working under a Home Office Personal Licence.
  • Animal handling/husbandry experience with relevant species.
  • Animal technology or agricultural qualification with relevant specific modules.
  • Experience of working within a research environment.
What We Offer
  • Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover (subject to age and earnings).
  • 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus 10. Buy and sell annual leave.
  • Option to carry over up to two weeks annual leave.
  • Pirbright gym with subsidised membership.
  • Pirbright Lifestyle Hub (employee discount site).
  • Cycle to work.
  • Childcare allowance.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Electric car charging facilities.


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