You will be supervised in the management of wildtype breeding colonies and work as part of a team to ensure all animal accommodation and areas of the holding facility are cleaned regularly as well as carrying out daily health and environment checks according to ASPA. Your responsibilities will also include carrying out Regulated Procedures on Protected Animals. Full training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and have knowledge of the requirements of the Animal (Scientific Procedure) Act 1986 which governs the use of animals in scientific research. You will either already hold a Personal Licence for Rodents and Zebrafish or must undergo training immediately upon starting in the role to obtain a Personal Licence. You will also have excellent team working skills whilst also happy to work independently, educated to GCSE level or equivalent, undertake their day-to-day work with an eye for detail and cost effectiveness and have very good communication skills. The role will also be key in keeping accurate records in accordance with local guidelines and national legislation.
The successful candidate will be working in one of the University's Research Technology Platforms (RTP). Our RTPs provide an integrated network of world-class technologies needed to carry out outstanding research. Our facilities are available both for researchers at Warwick and for our external partners from industry and academia.
About the University: Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'. You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress.
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