Animal Technician - London, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
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Salary:

- £26,392 - £26,994
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Administrative Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Science
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • London, London (region), NW9 5EQAbout the job

Job summary:


Animal Technician

Grade AO (Inner) - £26,392 to £26,994

UKHSA Colindale

Permanent Contract
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the Biological Services departments within High Containment and Biological Services.

The primary aim of Colindale Biological Services is to protect the UK public from a variety of health risks through the provision of support to internal and external laboratories.

The areas of work that are ongoing include diagnostics for bacterial infections, the supply of normal blood cells, as well as the production of antisera against influenza and other pathogens


As an Animal Technician, you will play an important role in providing high quality animal care and environmental enrichment for poultry, rodents, and ferrets.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and ensuring that the practices and facilities are Home Office compliant.

This role is primarily a physical role, ensuring the environment is clean, and health and wellbeing requirements for the animals are fulfilled.

Weekend work (paid as overtime) is on a rota and will be introduced after a period of induction to the facility.


UKHSA - On-site
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_


Working Pattern - Full Time


Job description:


Responsibilities section:

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • Work within BSD performing routine animal husbandry and working with a variety of species.
  • Conducting experimental procedures under Home Office licence including the removal of specified tissue and blood.
  • To recognise, report and record ill health in species held within BSD.
  • Perform all duties within guidelines laid down by the Home Office, Health and Safety Executive and other regulatory bodies as applicable.
  • Record all information regarding duties performed in relevant documentation and within specific guidelines
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  • Be capable of working efficiently in a team and alone.
  • Work at ACDP (Advisory Committee of Dangerous Pathogens) Containment Level 2 and above if required, undertaking associated safety precautions.
  • Ensure equipment used within BSD is fit for purpose and is usable at all times, reporting faults as identified and moving equipment as required.
  • Take part in a rota system for weekend and public holiday working.
  • Undertake all work in accordance with UKHSA Code of Safety Practice and Quality System
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.


_ Please see job description attached for full list of duties and competencies associated with the post._

Person specification:


Essential Criteria:


Essential

  • Can demonstrate reliability and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Keeping detailed and accurate records
  • Understanding of why animals are used for research purposes.
  • Working in an animalbased environment to a high standard of husbandry.
  • Working in a safety critical environment including awareness of ACDP containment
  • Understanding of the need for and purpose of bio containment when working with dangerous pathogens
  • Understanding of the need for thorough documentation systems
  • Awareness of the need to continually develop and improve animal welfare

Desirable

  • IAT Certificate (or equivalent)
  • Personal Licence Holder

_ Please ensure that your statement of suitability does not contain any personal identifiers such as Name, Gender, Location, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or Religion. The UKHSA operates a fair and open recruitment policy._

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £26,392, UK Health Security Agency contributes £7,125 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details

STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

**STAGE 2 -
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