University of Cambridge
Deputy Biofacility Manager/NACWO
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Deputy Bio facility Manager
We are currently looking for a Deputy Bio facility Manager within UBS.
Applications are invited
Applications are invited for a motivated and experienced Chief Animal Technician/Deputy Manager to be part of a hard working team in a busy biomedical services facility situated in South Cambridge.
About the Role
The successful candidate will assist the Biofacility Manager with the day to day management of the facility and deputise in their absence. As Deputy Manager, the successful candidate will co-ordinate the animal husbandry work of the facility. 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 manage both licenced 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. This will include the use of IVC technology, supervision of day to day husbandry, breeding, maintenance and genotyping of genetically modified animals. Checking and recording environmental parameters and general condition of animals will be required on a daily basis.
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Key Responsibilities
- Act as Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO) for an area of the facility
- Be the primary point of contact for the Project and Personal Licence holders
- Provide advice and guidance regarding Home Office regulations
- Review study plans to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and compliance
Requirements
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience supervising or managing staff
- IAT Level 3 or equivalent
- Home Office Licence modules A ¿ C
- Personal Licence holder
- In-depth experience of working within a biofacility
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use a computerised data management system
- Previous experience working in a supervisory / team leader role
- Knowledge of relevant Home Office, and Health and Safety legislation
- Knowledge and experience in the principals of aseptic surgery and specialised breeding techniques
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Additional Information
- 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 be on an out of hours call out list
Application Process
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Pre-Employment Checks
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.
Reference
Please quote reference AQ50537 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 to Work in the UK
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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