Core Facility Technician

The role

To join the Animal Service Unit to support the day to day running of different animal facilities and provide an excellent service whilst supporting the department on its journey to the next level of research support. 

What will you be doing?

To provide essential core facilities support: working to ensure the care and maintenance of both conventional and genetically modified animals;  support the day to day running of the ASU animal facilities; contribute to the smooth and effective running of the service in compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act , relevant Health and Safety and other legislative or policy requirements.  Provide training and guidance in basic techniques and essential core functions and promote a culture of care. 

You should apply if

• Proven experience of working with, and caring for, animals in a research environment
• Good observational skills to recognise early indications of problems that may occur within the population of animals held
• Good IT skills, and an ability to learn to effectively use new software or IT systems when required
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to deal with and prioritise a range of ongoing tasks at the same time, and to be able to cope under pressure

Weekend and Bank holiday working will be required on a rota basis. You may also be expected to participate in the out of hours rota. Although you will be placed in an area according to the specialism we are looking for, you may be expected to work in any of the University of Bristol Animal Service Unit facilities. 

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time /1FTE

Grade: E

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 12/02/2023

For informal enquiries please contact Gaurang Daruwala: cn21864@bristol.ac.uk 

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