Experienced Animal Technician

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Hobson Prior Full time
Job Description

Hobson Prior is seeking an Experienced Animal Technician for a 12-month maternity cover role in collaboration with a leading biotech company. This position involves research and development activities, specifically focusing on animal procedures to assess vision in mouse models of retinal disease.

Major Activities

  • 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).

Key Performance Indicators

  • Completion of tasks and experiments within provided timelines & budget

Key Job Competencies

  • Extensive, hands-on experience with mouse models of disease and the ability to work on different projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • The ability to follow set procedures with a keen eye for detail and a genuine passion to work with animals and their welfare.
  • Motivation - sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
  • Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
  • Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
  • Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates good presentation skills; participates effectively in meetings.
  • Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement at the individual, department, and organizational levels.
  • A flexible and cooperative approach with the ability to adapt to changing work demands and a willingness to work in and travel to two different sites in Central London (majority of animal work performed in a BSU in North London; on occasions travel to the wet labs located in Old Street).
  • Experience with ophthalmic mouse procedures (e.g. ERGs, retina dissection) and basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCRs) to support the R&D wet-lab activities would be advantageous but is not a requirement, practical training for specific experimental procedures will be provided.

Job background

  • 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.
  • Experience of working in a CRO environment is advantageous but not required.

For more information, please contact Grant Van Schalkwyk .

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