Licensed Animal Technician

S3 Science are looking for a Licensed Animal Technician to join our client in Glasgow. We are proud to be working with our client who are a research institute looking into cancer diseases. They are well known for their collaborative approach, bringing scientists and clinicians together to translate basic research findings.

As a Licensed Technician you will be working in the Biological Service Unit to provide high quality animal husbandry care and experimental procedures if and when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high quality animal husbandry care
• Administration of altered diets/water
• Sample collection for genotyping
• Participating in procedural work under your Home Office License
• Performing audits when required
• Setting up transgenic matings
• Provide handling assessments for Users undergoing PIL training
• Train other members of staff within the BSU

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Animal Technician working with rodents in a research facility
• Holder of Home Office Personal License
• Working with SOP’s
• Hold or willing to work towards IAT qualifications
• Ability to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis