Animal Technician (maternity Cover)

Southampton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Details
Section
Enterprise Units
Location:
Southampton General Hospital
Salary
25,249 to 26,707 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 30/10/2026
Closing Date:
Thursday 13 November 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3249525CM

Applicants are invited for the post of

Animal Technician (Level 2A)

within the

Biomedical Research Facility (BRF)

at University Hospital Southampton. This fixed-term position is offered

until Friday 30 October 2026

to provide maternity cover.


The facility has a strong reputation for excellence, supporting scientists conducting vital medical research in areas such as

cancer, osteoporosis, neurology, ophthalmology, asthma, and nutrition

.


Your key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out daily

animal husbandry

tasks, including feeding, watering, and cleaning enclosures. Performing routine

animal welfare checks

and maintaining accurate records. Upholding high standards of

animal health, welfare, and biosecurity

in line with Home Office regulations and facility policies.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a professional biomedical research environment, contributing to high-quality scientific outcomes and animal care standards.

Working at the University of Southampton:




Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.


The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4054021
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Southampton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned