Animal Technician - London, United Kingdom - UK Dementia Research Institute

UK Dementia Research Institute London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Description

Biological Services is an integral part of UCL's biomedical research efforts, providing expert services to researchers primarily within the School of Life and Medical Sciences.
The department is composed of around 80 staff based across a number of UCL's sites in London. We work collaboratively with researchers to deliver an outstanding service and ensure that a high standard of animal welfare is maintained throughout.

About the role

We are seeking applications from candidates who are keen to join a dynamic and motivated team in one of our facilities in Bloomsbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, senior technician to work in a large facility which benefits from some modern features of an animal facility including automated watering. The Animal Technician will work closely with research groups from the Cancer Institute, Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research and Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Physiology departments among others.

About you

You will be a motivated individual who is looking to work in a senior position, responsible for overseeing and conducting advanced animal care and management activities in a research facility. This role involves the care, handling and monitoring of laboratory animals while ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. The technician will also provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and collaborate with researchers on animal-related projects. You must have completed IAT Level 2 and ideally would be working towards or have completed IAT Level 3 qualification. You must also hold a personal licence and have experience performing regulated procedures.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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