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The roleTo provide essential core facilities support: working to ensure the care and maintenance of both conventional and genetically modified research animals; support the day to day running of the ASU animal facilities; contribute to the smooth and effective running of the service in compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA), the Home Office Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals Bred, Supplied or Used for Scientific Purposes (CoP), relevant Health and Safety and other legislative or policy requirements. Provide training and guidance in basic techniques and essential core functions and promote a culture of care.What will you be doing?Supporting the ASU Facilities by providing essential day-to-day operational support across all the units including large and small animals' species.You should apply ifRelevant qualification at GCSE, or NVQ level 2/3, or equivalent level, or IAT level 2.Proven experience of working in a similar environment, or equivalent practical skills learned in an alternative environment demonstrating skill and ability in the handling of a range of species.Good IT Skills, ability to prioritise a range of ongoing tasks and cope under pressure.Participate on Weekend/Bank holiday rota.Additional informationShift pattern: 35 hours per week (normally over 5 days) plus participation in weekend and closure day rotaFor any informal queries please contact:Gaurang Daruwala -Our strategy and missionWe recently launched our to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.Available documentsxc2xa325,448 to xc2xa328,381. Grade E, per annum

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