Scientific Laboratory Officer (Animal Welfare)
Manchester
Full time and permanent
Reed Scientific are partnering with a leading research organization based in Manchester who have a current opening for a scientific officer to provide day to day care and welfare support to the mice being housed in the research facility. Previous experience is required, as is a need to be a holder of a licence under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Duties of the role include:
- carry out day-to-day husbandry and care and welfare observations for all animals within the facility
- conduct some surgical and non-surgical experimental procedures within the authorities of Project Licences held at the establishment
- make observations, keep accurate records and capture data in writing or electronically, as required
- keep up to date with developments in animal technology
- train other staff in licensed and non-licensed techniques as required
- contribute towards the general cleaning and upkeep of the facility and monitor and record environmental conditions in specific areas as required.
Skills and experience required:
- BSc in a biology related subject
- Previous experience working in a laboratory which houses animals
- Hold of a licence under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
- Experience working in the field of Oncology would be highly desirable
- Previous experience performing some non-surgical procedures
If this sounds like an opportunity which you would like to apply for then please follow the link to apply.