Job Description

Technician
Department of Biomedical Services, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1

We are seeking to recruit a 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 is a full-time permanent position, 36.5 hours per week.

This position requires a commitment to animal care and it includes essential daily checks in line with the Home Office requirements. You will be able to work independently with minimal supervision which includes being able to organise your own allocated work load on a day to day basis. You will be educated to at least IAT Level 2 or an equivalent qualification.

You will be required to hold an active personnel licence and perform regulated procedures as part of this role. Training will be provided where an active licence or up to date modules are not already in place.

There is an expectation for continual professional development within the role to ensure the most up to date knowledge is in place for animal welfare, research support and management of staff.

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 15 September 2023 and Interviews expected to take place on 09th October 2023.
Contact Person : HR Administrator Vacancy ID : 167539
Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 15-Sep-2023 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 4 Contact Email :
Salary (\xc2\xa3) : \xc2\xa325,138 - \xc2\xa328,759 p.a.

University of Oxford