veterinary technician Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
We are looking for an animal technician to join our friendly, hardworking team and be actively involved in the daily care and maintenance of aquatic species within our busy biofacilities in Cambridge.
The role holder shall assist the NACWO in caring for the animals by performing general husbandry tasks and assist researchers with procedural requirements. The role holder shall be expected to maintain accurate records, complete daily observations and health monitoring, alongside general hygiene and cleaning tasks. They will also have responsibility, in liaison with researchers, provide technical assistance with both regulated and non-regulated experimental procedures. This will include working within multiple aquatics facilities, determined by the level of support required for both husbandry and procedures.
You will have previous experience working with laboratory animals, and previous experience working with fish is essential. Specific experience working with zebrafish, medaka or xenopus would be an advantage. Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a Home Office Personal Licence, or have completed Home Office licensee training (modules A ¿ B) in order to apply for a licence. Previous experience performing regulated procedures and working within a CL2 or quarantine area is also desirable.
You should have good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, interacting with team colleagues and research staff at all levels. Demonstrable knowledge of relevant Home Office legislation and concepts of animal technician work are also essential
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.
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For queries regarding this post, please telephone 01223 766952 or email [email protected]
Please quote reference AQ37704 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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