Animal Technician

Job description

Centre for Macaques, MRC Harwell Salary : £27,406 - £27,937 per annum Band : MRC-6a S2: Contract type : Fixed term, ending 31 March 2028 Hours: Full time (36 hours): Location: Porton Down, Salisbury, on-site: Closing date: Monday 01 June 2026 Overall Purpose: To work with scientific researchers in order to look after the health and welfare of a breeding colony of rhesus macaques. This work includes daily husbandry duties such as cleaning and feeding, as well as maintaining accurate records. All work is governed by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act through the Home Office. Main Duties/Key Responsibilities: - Checking the health and welfare of the animals - Addressing welfare needs including habituation and training of animals - Maintaining cleanliness in the animal rooms - Record keeping - Reading and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments Working Relationships: Member of a team working under supervision of senior personnel. Additional Information: Must be able to work overtime to cover animal requirements. Person Requirements: Essential: Desirable: Desirable: Desirable: The applicant should be able to work as part of a team and work under the su...