Animal Technician - South Mimms, United Kingdom - Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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Salary:

- £24,516
Job grade:


  • Administrative Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Veterinary Services
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


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Location

  • South Mimms, HertfordshireAbout the job

Job summary:


We are currently looking for an
Animal Technician (Husbandry) to join our
Biological Services Team
within the S
cientific Research and Innovation Group.**This is a
full-time opportunity, on a
permanent basis.

The role will be based full time at South Mimms, Hertfordshire.


Who are we?


The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.


The Scientific Research and Innovation Group Research & Development function will deliver statutory mandated strategically aligned, sustainable and impactful Regulatory Scientific research that is applied primarily to biological reference materials development and medicines control testing and areas of international and national priority for future biological medicines.


Biological Services, within Analytical and Biological Sciences supports three sub-groups of SR&I; Standards Lifecycle, Control Testing and R&D in all aspects of in vivo experimentation.

The division houses a range of species across two floors at different containment levels up to and including containment level 3 (CL3) and Specified Animal Pathogen Order 4 (SAPO4).

A highly trained and professional technical team care for the animals and perform the scientific procedures, underpinned by a specialist support team, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained at all times.


Job description:


The role will support the needs of the Scientific Divisions by performing husbandry duties both to a high standard, across a large range of species and containment levels and assisting with in vivo procedures.


Key responsibilities:


  • Daily organization and operation of work within Biological Services.
  • Promoting and implementing improvements in animal welfare standards within all areas.
  • Maintaining the high standards of care and welfare of a variety of animal species, including nonhuman primates (NHPs), with the expectation of contributing to the provision of weekend and Bank Holiday cover for the care of animals.
  • Assisting with in vivo procedures and performing nonregulated activities.

Person specification:


  • Applies high degree of selforganization in daytoday working situations.
  • Willingness to learn and develop.
  • Caring nature and commitment to provide high standards of welfare.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in work and environment.
  • Works well in a team and independently.

Benefits:


Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff.

PLUS 8 bank holidays

Privilege Leave: 1 day

  • Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for parttime staff
  • Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
  • Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
  • Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy worklife balance
  • Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
  • Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
  • Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)
  • Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
  • Ongoing learning and development
Things you need to know


Selection process details:

- **-
Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.


Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role.

Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers and the statement of suitability provided
- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

Closing date: 09/03/2023

Interview date: 17/03/2023

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment


Security:


  • People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks

Nationality requirements:

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish n
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