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Grow valuable lab skills as an Apprentice Animal Technician:

Use your passion for animals and practical mindset to kickstart your career in a dynamic and varied work environment. Here, you’ll progress, learn and develop within our world while working for a leading science company. You don’t need experience, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn, and we’ll give you all the tools and resources you need. With on-the-job training, this is your chance to build new and valuable skills whilst gaining a recognised qualification in Animal Technology with Level 2 apprenticeship.

You’ll be based in our Animal Facility learning about how to care for a variety of species used in Scientific Research which will include the training and exposure to shape the success of your career.
The work is rewarding, purposeful and requires attention to detail. As an apprentice animal technician, you will have the opportunity to be involved in real projects and make an impact. Move ahead in your career with an apprenticeship at Fera.

Job title:

Apprentice Animal Technician

Job Description:

Apprentice Animal Technician

We are seeking to appoint an apprentice animal technician to be part of a team capable of working flexibly and knowledgeably with wildlife, livestock, laboratory, and invertebrate species.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of the Animal Science and Technology Team (AST) in a leading facility in the UK for wildlife, environmental, and food production animal research. This team provides both animal and invertebrate husbandry, supporting the delivery of high value research, emergency response, regulatory portfolio submission, and solutions to customers such as the UK government, regulatory authorities, and industry. Please note, staff will be required to take part in a rota system for weekend and public holiday working as well as to provide additional out of hours support when required.

Job Role:

• Assist with daily husbandry tasks for a variety of species, maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare
• Prepare animal housing, cage and pen cleaning, and maintain animal facilities to a set standard
• Assist with maintaining conventional animal breeding programmes, ensuring accurate records for colony management
• Maintain daily accurate record keeping for animals and environment
• Assist with the management of studies
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with defined study plans
• Support with the culture of various insect species

Desired skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong IT ability.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and ability to retain new skills.
• Great attention to detail and the patience to double check work for accuracy.
• The capability to work within deadlines.
• A flexible approach to working in a busy and varied work environment.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Some experience of working with or caring for animals

Personal qualities:

• A passion for working with animals in science.
• Strong work ethic.
• Enthusiastic.
• Punctual.
• Organised, determined and proactive approach to work

About the employer

Fera Science Ltd.

National Agri-Food and Innovation Campus

Sand Hutton

York

YO41 1LZ

Fera is a national and international centre of excellence for interdisciplinary investigation and problem solving across plant and bee health, crop protection, sustainable agriculture, food and feed quality and chemical safety in the environment. We employ 350 scientists in the extensive laboratory facilities of the National Agri-Food and Innovation Campus where Fera is based. This impressive campus is located near to the village of Sand Hutton which is just a few miles from York. This is your chance to become part of a team that delivers world-class science and to develop your career in the sector.

Some of the additional benefits of working for Fera:

• Winner of the Larger Employer of the Year at the York Apprenticeship Awards 2017
• Flexible working hours
• On-site gym
• On-site nursery
• On-site restaurant
• On-site free parking

The salary is the Real Living Wage; £19,372 (£21,255 as of 1st April 2023)

Training Provider

Venture Forward

The duration of the Level 2 Animal Technology apprenticeship is 12 months

Location:

York

United Kingdom

Location:

York

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Apprentice (Fixed Term)