Animal Technician

Description:

Animal Technician

Location: Near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire | Fully On-site | Permanent 

Talentmark is recruiting for an Animal Technician to join an established bioscience organisation supporting the pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research sector. This is a permanent opportunity within a professional, highly regulated scientific environment.

The Role

As an Animal Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, facility standards and day-to-day operations. You will work as part of an experienced team, following established procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out daily animal care, husbandry, handling and welfare observations.
Provide animals with appropriate environmental enrichment.
Monitor and maintain animal rooms, equipment and environmental conditions.
Maintain accurate facility records and stock information.
Support the receipt and dispatch of goods in line with facility procedures.
Assist with routine animal management activities, including weighing, counting, sexing and re-housing.
Work in accordance with Home Office guidelines, SOPs and animal welfare requirements.Your Background:
A Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management or at least GCSE (A-C) in English, Maths and a Science subject (ideally Biology) 
Previous experience in animal husbandry and routine animal handling (advantageous).
Practical experience caring for animals in a work or voluntary capacity is essential.
A genuine interest in animal care and a strong eye for detail.The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research sector, with the chance to develop your experience within a structured and highly regulated scientific environment.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence