Laboratory Animal Care Professional
2 weeks ago
**Role Description:**
We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Animal Care Professional to join our team at the Animal & Plant Health Agency. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic role as part of the high disease containment post-mortem team within the Pathology and Animal Sciences Department.
**Main Responsibilities:**
- Provide support for the ante and post-mortem examination of large animals and poultry.
- Ensure the safe handling and transfer of samples to laboratory facilities.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
- Experience in working in a scientific environment with dissection/anatomy skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- BTEC HNC/BSc degree or equivalent technical qualifications in biological/biomedical/bioveterinary science.
**Additional Benefits:**
- A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.
- Excellent mentoring and CPD opportunities.
- Long-term job security and a great work-life balance.
- Civil Service benefit package and employee assistance programme.
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