Animal Technician

Animal Technician

Location: Near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire | Fully On-site | Permanent

Talentmark is recruiting for an Animal Technician to join an established bioscience organisation supporting the pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research sector. This is a permanent opportunity within a professional, highly regulated scientific environment.

The Role

As an Animal Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, facility standards and day-to-day operations. You will work as part of an experienced team, following established procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily animal care, husbandry, handling and welfare observations.
• Provide animals with appropriate environmental enrichment.
• Monitor and maintain animal rooms, equipment and environmental conditions.
• Maintain accurate facility records and stock information.
• Support the receipt and dispatch of goods in line with facility procedures.
• Assist with routine animal management activities, including weighing, counting, sexing and re-housing.
• Work in accordance with Home Office guidelines, SOPs and animal welfare requirements.

• A Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management or at least GCSE (A-C) in English, Maths and a Science subject (ideally Biology)

• Previous experience in animal husbandry and routine animal handling (advantageous).
• Practical experience caring for animals in a work or voluntary capacity is essential.
• A genuine interest in animal care and a strong eye for detail.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research sector, with the chance to develop your experience within a structured and highly regulated scientific environment.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 201 109 in all correspondence.