Job Description

Technician (Maternity Cover)
Department of Biomedical Services, Wellcome Trust, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, OX3

We are seeking to recruit a one- year fixed term maternity cover Technician to join the Department of Biomedical Services (BMS). The department provides for the care and welfare of animals in experimental research and in doing so we support the scientific community across the University. We are, in effect, an internal business with researchers as our customers.

This employment is full-time, 1-year fixed term position (maternity cover), 36.5 hours per week. This post may be available as a secondment. We are advertising this post as a full-time position however, we would also consider part time and job share applicants.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to organise their own work and take initiative as appropriate as well as communicate effectively with both colleagues and scientists, has a good attention to details and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

This post will provide assistance in the day to day running of the facility, ensuring that animal welfare is priority at all times. You will have relevant experience working in a laboratory animal environment and hold an active Home Office personal licence.

An appointment on the Grade 3 scale (with appropriate adjustment of duties) may be considered.

For more information please click on the document below.

What We Offer

We offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits, they include;

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days annual leave including public bank holidays.

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Cycle loan schemes

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

• Discounted bus travel and Season ticket travel loans.

The department is committed in supporting and developing our staff and opportunities which staff are encouraged to make the most of to enhance their personal and career development.

Application Process

Applications should be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement/covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements with details of two referees as part of your online application.

Owing to the nature of this position any offer of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory security screening.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. In the first instance please contact the HR Administrator on personnel@bms.ox.ac.uk between the hours of 08.30 and 15.30 who will supply you with the unique reference number that must be quoted on all applications.

Applications received without this unique reference number may not be shortlisted.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 11 August 2023 and Interviews are expected to take place on 23 August 2023.
Contact Person : HR Administrator Vacancy ID : 166478
Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 11-Aug-2023 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 4 Contact Email :
Salary (\xc2\xa3) : \xc2\xa324,715 - \xc2\xa328,131 p.a.

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