University Services
Estates
Animal Support Technician
Vacancy Reference: 163778
Salary: UofG Grade 3, £22,995 - £23,581 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open-ended. The successful applicant will be subject to security checks by Agenda Screening Services.
Today, the University of Glasgow is one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
This is a great opportunity for an Animal Support Technician to join the University’s Estates Directorate.
The Biological Services Department at the University of Glasgow is recruiting a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic individual to support world-class research and ensure the care and welfare of laboratory animals.
As an Animal Support Technician, you will be responsible for providing high standards of cleanliness by performing routine cleaning and maintenance duties and to undertake animal care duties under supervision when required. You will adhere to departmental biosecurity policies as required.
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Closing Date: 2 March 2025
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community
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