Animal Technician

Animal Technician Medical Research Centre for MacaquesPorton Down, Salisbury Full time, fixed term contract ending 31 March 2028£27,406-£27,937 per annum, dependent on skills and experienceAbout usThe Medical Research Council Centre for Macaques is a primate breeding unit established in 2003 to house and breed rhesus macaques. It is funded by the MRC with support from the Wellcome Trust, and Oxford and Cambridge Universities. For more information visit, About the role:Are you passionate about animals and aspiring to embark on a career in scientific research? We are looking for someone with a responsible attitude, a love of animals, and a willingness to care for them.We currently have a full-time opportunity for an Animal Technician to become a valued member of our team at Porton Down. In this role, your primary responsibility will be ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare to improve the quality of life for laboratory animals, in line with the 2012 amended Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, as regulated by the Home Office.Your daily duties will include husbandry duties such as cleaning and feeding, as well as maintaining accurate records.Key Responsibilities include:Checking the health and welfare of the animalsAddressing welfare needs, including habituation and training of animalsMaintaining cleanliness in the animal roomsRecord keepingAbout you:You will have:GCSEs at grade C or aboveExperience of working and adhering to instructions/protocols/processesGenuine ..... full job details .....