Animal Research Specialist

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hobson Prior Full time

Job Overview

Hobson Prior is seeking an experienced animal research specialist for a 12-month maternity cover role in collaboration with a leading biotech company.

About the Role

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience working with mouse models of disease and the ability to work on different projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • This position involves research and development activities, specifically focusing on animal procedures to assess vision in mouse models of retinal disease.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performance of animal procedures assessing vision in mouse models of retinal disease on a weekly/daily basis depending on the individual project. Procedures cover but are not limited to electroretinography (ERG), ocular imaging (SLO, OCT) and visual behaviour tests.
  • Drug administration including gavage, intraperitoneal (IP), intravenous (IV) and intraocular delivery.
  • Tissue collection and tissue processing for histological and molecular analysis.
  • Maintenance of animal stocks involving management of breeding, collection of ear clips and genotyping.
  • Stock-checking, ordering and restocking of laboratory consumables.
  • Arranging regular deliveries and shipments of samples and consumables between labs.
  • Assisting in developing and drafting of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

  • A level or BTech in any Science/Biological subjects.
  • Current holder of home office-approved animal license (PIL A, B), PIL C is preferred but not required.
  • At least 2-3 years' experience of working with laboratory animals, preferably with mice.

Competitive Salary

£35,000 - £45,000 per annum, plus benefits.



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