Vacancy ID:
10461
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Biomedical Services
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 12 months
Salary details:
Grade 5 - £25,138 to £29,605 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
35
12 Sep 2024
About the role

We are looking for a technician to join the Biomedical Services at the University of Leicester. Your main responsibility in this role will be the management of rodent colonies, and for carrying out procedures for experimental purposes. You will also provide training and assistance to users of the facility, manage complex conventional, transgenic and genetically modified animal breeding programmes as well as carry out various care and welfare duties in accordance with legislative needs.

About you

We are looking for a motivated individual who first and foremost possesses a caring attitude towards animals. You should also hold IAT Level 2 (or have relevant experience) and have sound knowledge of ASPA and accompanying guidance notes and recommendations. You also must hold a Home Office license – Modules A & B in rodents and have a good working knowledge of the relevant aspects of other legislation.

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the ability to work independently or as part of a team and have excellent communication, administration and technical skills.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Lucy Onions on [email protected]

Applications for job share will be considered.
 
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
 
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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