Job Responsibilities:
Daily care and maintenance of research mice within individually ventilated caging systems (IVCs)
Daily welfare observations using good attention to detail in order to check animal numbers and caging information and to report any abnormalities as appropriate
Regular observations of cage cleanliness and changing cage bases to ensure suitable environments for the animals
Ensure the animals have access to food, water and environmental enrichment
Maintain the animal rooms to a high standard of hygiene, for example; damp-dusting the surfaces, vacuuming and mopping the floors
Liaise closely with scientific staff, whose animals you are responsible for
Work closely to protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ensure that Home Office Compliance is met in all areas at all times
Maintain detailed, accurate records of all activities, using both electronic and manual methods
Working Relationships:
Typically you will be a member of a small team (normally 3-5 people), supervised by a senior technician under the overall management of a facility manager.
Additional Information:
You are expected to work overtime for one weekend (2 sessions) every month for which overtime and travel costs will be paid according to UKRI-MRC rates. A weekend session is approximately 3 hours per day. There are opportunities to work more overtime on weekends and Bank Holidays via a volunteering system.
This job is based on the Babraham Research Campus; there may be occasional travel to our main lab on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Person Specification:
Education / Qualifications / Training Required:
Essential: An interest in obtaining IAT Level 2 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science & Technology or equivalent.
Desirable:
GCSEs or equivalent
Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) Level 2 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science & Technology or equivalent
Level 2 or 3 Animal Care qualification
Relevant scientific degree
Previous Work Experience Required:
Essential:
Experience of caring for animals
Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable:
Experience of working as an animal technician
Experience of barriered facilities, including isolation systems individually ventilated cages (IVCs), and flexible film isolators
Working knowledge of Home Office regulations
Knowledge of the 3Rs
Experience of following written processes and working to strict guidelines
Demonstrate an understanding of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Experience of using Mouse Colony Management Systems or other similar databases
Knowledge and Experience:
Creativity and Initiative:
Essential: Can demonstrate good attention to detail.
Independent Working:
Essential:
Demonstrate an ability to work independently and follow instruction
Acts on own initiative, but also has the ability to know when to seek advice
Verbal and Written Communication Skills:
Essential:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience of good record keeping, both electronically and manually
Desirable: Experience of communicating with researchers.
Personal Skills / Behaviours / Qualities: Essential: A pro-active approach demonstrating commitment to animal welfare with a desire for constant improvement Experience of maintaining high levels of hygiene to ensure a suitable environment Understands the routine nature of animal care Excellent time management and sound interpersonal skills Commitment to undertake standard training programs
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Desirable: Experience of communicating with researchers.
Personal Skills / Behaviours / Qualities: Essential: A pro-active approach demonstrating commitment to animal welfare with a desire for constant improvement Experience of maintaining high levels of hygiene to ensure a suitable environment Understands the routine nature of animal care Excellent time management and sound interpersonal skills Commitment to undertake standard training programs
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