Technical Specialist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Agenda Resource Management

Agenda Resource Management

Verified Company

Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The normal working week is Monday-Friday, however the postholder will be asked to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota for which an overtime supplement is paid.

Basic Requirements:

PIL holder modules A-C
Expertise in preclinical in vivo imaging and the use of relevant equipment
Experience in advanced preclinical murine xenograft cancer modelling
A sound knowledge of animal welfare, quality standards and ethical concerns including Home Office regulations in relation to animal work and the 3Rs
Previous relevant rodent handling experience, with the ability to undertake a range of technical support activities e.g., dosing and sampling by a variety of routes, tumour measuring, with mínimal supervision
Working knowledge of anaesthesia, including for surgical procedures
Experience of working with containment systems, including IVCs
Line management of staff or supervision of postgraduate students in a clinical teaching & research environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the technical organization and/or operation of the molecular imaging platform.
Work with senior managers, and research colleagues to provide technical support for preclinical studies involving imaging
Provide specialist knowledge of current regulatory guidelines for carrying out preclinical studies in vivo
Act as Deputy for the PPL Holder in the dayto day management of the PPL and in the PPL holder's absence
Ensure compliance with HO regulations in relation to preclinical studies, including recording procedures in line with Home Office guidelines and preparing Annual Returns
Provide guidance, training and support to staff and students, as required, as a recognised source of preclinical imaging expertise
Lead and oversee 3Rs (Reduction, Replacement and Refinement) developments
Actively pursue and record relevant professional development opportunities as required as a PIL holder.
Agenda and its clients only recruit people _who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensivebackground and preemployment screening, an essential part of Agenda's recruitment process._