BRF Research Officer (Entry level or Experienced Animal Technician/Aquarist) at the Francis Crick Institute

The Francis Crick Institute are looking for passionate, self-motivated and enthusiastic team players to take on the role of Animal Technician/Aquarist, caring for either mammalian or aquatic species. This is a vital role within the team and organisation, contributing to improving the quality of life for laboratory animals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent care, welfare and husbandry to laboratory animals including mic, rats, laboratory opossums, ferrets,  zebrafish, guppies and frogs, within specialist facilities
• Cleaning cages/tanks of animals
• Feeding and watering animals
• Checking environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity and water quality
• Monitoring the condition of animals and making health observations
• Undertaking domestic duties such as general cleaning and disinfection of equipment and areas
• Complying with relevant legislation, such as Animals (Scientific Procedures Act) 1986 and Health and Safety Regulations
• Working within defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintaining accurate written and computer-based records
• Performing culling and carrying out basic organ dissections
• Applying and promoting the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement)

Experience and Competencies:

Full training will be provided, and post holders are expected to participate in continuing professional development.

The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: bold, open and collegial.

Essential Qualifications, Experiences and Competencies:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent and possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and/or Science)
• Respects and has empathy towards the care and use of animals in science
• Demonstrates contributing effectively to the work of a team
• Has a desire to work in the laboratory animal technology field
• Possesses good time management and organisational skills
• Possesses good observational and attention to detail skills
• Possess clear and effective written and oral communication skills
• Proven accurate record keeping skills
• Willing to participate regularly in essential animal care overtime, weekends and public holidays (including Christmas Day)
• Is fit to meet the demands of the role, this will include frequent carrying and lifting and standing for most of the day
• Is computer literate
• Is conscientious and reliable

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Previous experience in the laboratory animal technology field
• Qualifications in Animal Technology, Animal Management or Zoology
• Holding a Home Office Personal Licence (PIL A, B, L&E1)

To enquire about this role, please email brf-jobs@crick.ac.uk