University of Cambridge
Deputy Biofacility Manager
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Deputy Biofacility Manager
We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Deputy Biofacility Manager to be part of a hardworking team in a busy biomedical facility situated in Cambridge.
You will assist the Biofacility Manager with the day-to-day management of the biofacility and deputise in their absence. You will coordinate the animal husbandry work of the facility, supervising a team of technicians, coordinating the activity and staffing allocations of the team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the facility and maintain high standards of animal care and welfare. You will assist the Biofacility Manager with the recruitment, training, and assessment of new staff with in-house policies and procedures as well as working to Home Office regulations and performance management. You will undertake both licensed and unlicensed scientific procedures along with daily husbandry and maintenance to assist the technicians as required. You are responsible for the maintenance of all necessary records, referring any issues and concerns to the Biofacility Manager as necessary.
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- Key Responsibilities:
- Work both independently and as part of a team, with experience supervising or managing staff.
- Hold IAT Level 3 or equivalent, Home Office Licence modules A - C, and be a Personal Licence holder.
- Have in-depth experience of working within a biofacility with conventional and IVCs.
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- Be able to use a computerized data management system.
- Have previous experience working in a supervisory/team leader role.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of relevant Home Office, and Health and Safety legislation.
- Knowledge and experience in the principles of aseptic surgery and specialized breeding techniques.
Working Conditions:
- The facility operates a rota system to provide animal care and essential husbandry at weekends and over Bank Holidays.
- The role holder will be required to participate on an out-of-hours call-out list.
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Additional Information:
- In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.
- Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.
Application Process:
- Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Contact for Informal Enquiries:
- UBSRecruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk
- Please quote reference AQ51033 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
- The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility:
- The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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