We have a fixed term, full time role available for a caring individual to join our Animal Technician team at Harwell. New team members would ensure a high level of animal welfare, and will work to improve the quality of life for laboratory animals, in line with the Home Office regulations (The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, amended 2012). They will also carry out ethically justified procedures and ensure meticulous computerised record keeping of all animal-related work. We are looking for people with a responsible attitude, a love of animals, and a willingness to care for them. Training will be provided in animal husbandry, as well as in use of our database system and in basic genetics. This training allows technicians to understand the work being done, as well as to contribute to discussions on managing mouse colonies. Further progression will include completion of the Home Office licence course, and application for a Personal Licence, after which technicians will be able to carry out procedural work. Key responsibilities include
- Checking the health and welfare of experimental mice
- Cleaning and watering of animal cages
- Addressing the welfare needs of mouse colonies
- Maintaining cleanliness in the animal rooms
- Computerised record keeping
- Reading and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments
Do you have a keen interest in animals, and are you looking to start a career in scientific research?
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/ is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of distinct research clusters spread across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.
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Animal Technician employer: MRC Harwell
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of genetics research in Oxfordshire. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits including a defined-benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for training in mechanical engineering, you will thrive in a supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration. Enjoy excellent transport links, free parking, and a subsidised canteen while contributing to meaningful research that impacts human health.
