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Trainee Animal Technician

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**Role overview**
We are seeking to employ a Trainee Animal Technician into a permanent position based in the Biological Support Unit (BSU) of the Institute’s Small Animal Facility.

Trainee Animal Technicians will have a proven interest in working with animals and will receive structured training over the course of the twelve-month probation period. Following training, they will be responsible for the care and welfare of rodents housed at various levels of containment for example using flexible film isolators or IVC’s.

The post-holder will be required to complete the IAT Level 2 Diploma and will attend the training necessary to gain a Home Office Personal Licence. Upon successful completion of probation, the Trainee Animal Technician will be promoted to the Experienced Animal Technician role (BI9). Experienced Animal Technicians retain a commitment to animal husbandry and also have a weekly commitment to performing regulated procedures.

Staff will not be able 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 required 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.

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**Department**
BSU (Biological Support Unit)

**Contract type**
Permanent

**Hours**
37

**Salary**
up to £24,665 per annum (depending on experience)

**Benefits**
Competitive

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent