Job Description

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UE04 \xc2\xa322,630 - \xc2\xa324,715 Per Annum

Corporate Services Group, Bioresearch & Veterinary Services

Open Ended 35 Hours per week

1 post available

Animal Technical Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) department at the University of Edinburgh. BVS provides biomedical research services across the University for a large and diverse scientific community and oversees all aspects of welfare, breeding and husbandry of animals used in research. BVS is looking to recruit a Technical Assistant to support world leading research at the University of Edinburgh.

The post of Animal Technical Assistant is a technical position which involves performing animal husbandry duties to ensure all animal needs are met and excellent standards of cleanliness maintained in BVS facilities. You will be able to undertake routine data recording and responding to task requests, provide routine and non-procedural technical assistance to research staff when required. The willingness to train towards a Personal Licence is essential. The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a team, be able to clearly communicate and be able to follow instructions and procedures without constant guidance. All staff are actively encouraged to develop their CPD personal skills and techniques-base by access to internal and external training programmes. Appointments will be made at the UoE grade of 4 depending on experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job

Essential

• Vocational qualifications or school education to standard grades plus relevant work experience
• Willingness to study for industry qualifications and Home Office Licence
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures without constant guidance
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Competent IT and numeracy skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate (oral and written)

Desirable

• Experience in working with animals especially rodents
• Hold a relevant Home Office Licence
• Be aware of UK and EU law relating to the use of Animals for Scientific Procedures (ASPA).
• Pre- and post-operative care and use of anaesthesia techniques.

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Interviews will be held w/c 14 August 2023

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits , staff discounts, , flexible working and much more. Access our for further information and use our to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow\'s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team:

Bioresearch and Veterinary Services

Corporate Services Group

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow\'s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the team

Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) are responsible for the housing, care and management of animals used in biomedical research at the university. Around 120 BVS staff provide Home Office, veterinary, and technical support for our researchers to ensure optimal animal welfare, high quality research, and compliance with all relevant legislation across multiple sites.

For more information see our website

Our vision is to provide an excellent professional service that prioritises animal welfare whilst supporting our world leading research. We endeavour to work according to our CARE values: Caring for animals, Active communication, Respecting others, Excellent service. We are also a UK Leader in Openness, engaging wherever possible with opportunities to discuss our work, including our public website

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