Biomedical Services Unit Technician (102657-0826)

About the Role  

Previous candidates need not apply.

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Sara Goulding (Deputy BSU Manager & NTCO) at Sara.goulding@warwick.ac.uk

Applications are invited for the opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated team responsible for ensuring a high level of laboratory animal welfare (rodents and fish) and husbandry in accordance with the Animal Scientific Procedures Act (ASPA) 1986.

You will be supervised in the management of wildtype breeding colonies and work as part of a team to ensure all animal accommodation and areas of the holding facility are cleaned regularly as well as carrying out daily health and environment checks according to ASPA.

About You  

The successful candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and have knowledge of the requirements of the Animal (Scientific Procedure) Act 1986 which governs the use of animals in scientific research.

They will also have excellent team working skills whilst also happy to work independently, educated to GCSE level or equivalent, undertake their day-to-day work with an eye for detail and cost effectiveness and have very good communication skills.

The role will also be key in keeping accurate records in accordance with local guidelines and national legislation.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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