Main characteristics
- Location
- Leicestershire
- Company
- S3 Science
- Salary
- £23500 - £27500/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Medical / Pharmaceutical / Scientific
Job summary
Licensed Animal TechnicianWe are actively seeking a Licensed Animal Technician with a demonstrated history of effectively utilising a Personal Home Office License for Animals. In this role, your proficiency with this license is paramount, and we also welcome applicants who have held and effectively utilised such a license in prior roles.
Your experience with a Personal Home Office License for Animals is of great importance to us, and we value the expertise you bring to the position. Join our team and make a significant impact with your licensed expertise in animal care and husbandry.
Responsibilities
Providing exceptional care to the animals, carrying out animal husbandry and performing some technical procedures including:
§ Provision of adequate fresh food and water
§ You will also be required to perform technical procedures
§ Provision of environmental enrichment
§ Carrying out daily tasks which include temperature monitoring, animal checks and general housekeeping within the department
§ Ensuring that all animal husbandry and procedural records/data are up to date and accurate
§ Performing tasks in accordance with company work instructions and procedures
§ Providing weekend and bank holiday cover to ensure the animals are cared for 365 days per year
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
§ Natural empathy for animals
§ Hold or have previously held Home Office Licence modules 1-3
§ The ability to learn and the capability to further develop your skills in animal husbandry, and care
§ Experienced with In Vivo work
§ Knowledge and understanding of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
§ GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications A*-C (4+) in Maths, Science and English or an Animal Care or Animal Management Qualification at Level 2 or higher
§ IT skills of a good standard
§ Strong attention to detail
§ A driving license is required for the role due to the location of the facility