Aquatic Husbandry Technician (Zebrafish)

Aquatic Husbandry Technician (Zebrafish) Exeter, England

University of Exeter
Full Time Exeter, England 24948 - 27929 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Technical Services


This full-time permanent position is available immediately in the department of Technical Services.


Summary of the role

The department wishes to recruit a Zebrafish Husbandry Technician to work in the Aquatic Resources Centre (ARC). This post will be available from the 20th February 2023 on a permanent basis and is based at the Streatham Campus in Exeter. The ARC is a world-class facility containing multiple rooms that house as many as 20-30 species of aquatic organisms at any one time, including a 3000 tank zebrafish facility.


The successful candidate will work alongside animal husbandry staff, students and academic staff. The candidate will preferably have a background working in a zebrafish facility but at the very least have experience working with fish/aquatics in a research or commercial environment. The candidate will have excellent communication skills, be well organised and be proficient at maintaining accurate records to a level required by our licence conditions.


Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.


The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).


Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.


Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.


Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:


  • 39 days leave per year
  • options for flexible working
  • numerous discounts at leading retailers
  • onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
  • sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
  • stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

For further information please contact Gregory Paull, e-mail [email protected]

Aquatic Husbandry Technician (Zebrafish)
University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk
Exeter, United Kingdom
Professor Lisa Roberts
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
1956
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