Job Overview

Apply now Agenda has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Animal Technician to join one of the UK's largest and reputable organisations. Our client is a dynamic products and services company dedicated to supporting scientific research which makes a difference to people's lives. They are looking for candidates who are passionate about their work, are dedicated to animal welfare and who are looking to build an exceptional future. Due to rural location, your own transport will be essential. Basic Requirements: Hold a Home Office Personal LicenseExperience of working in an animal research unitPractical experience including daily husbandry, handling and restraint, and evidence of high standards of animal welfareExperience recording laboratory paperwork and using laboratory data systemsKnowledge of the Animal Scientific Procedures Act and associated Home Office legislationGood communication and organisational skills. Duties and Responsibilities: Actively use Personal License, performing regulated procedures in rodent and non-rodent speciesGeneral husbandry duties for a range of species, and conducting daily animal checks along with monitoring and recording animal's health through routine observationsAccurate record keeping, collecting data both manually and using electronic data capture systemsPerforming husbandry and technical proceduresWorking to a high standard of cleanliness and health and safety at all times. Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people we will conduct a full and comprehensive background and pre-employment screening as an essential part of the recruitment process.

Key Requirements

Animal Husbandry Animal Science Animal Welfare Health & Safety Legislation Accurate Record Keeping