Junior Animal Technician

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing daily care and husbandry for laboratory mice.
• Monitoring animal health and welfare and reporting concerns promptly.
• Assisting with breeding colony management, including identification, weaning and record keeping.
• Supporting regulated procedures following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Maintaining animal accommodation, procedural areas and equipment to high standards.
• Ensuring compliance with Home Office regulations, SOPs and animal welfare requirements.
• Working collaboratively with researchers to support high-quality cancer research.
• Participating in weekend, public holiday and out-of-hours rotas.

Essential

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 qualification in Animal Technology or equivalent relevant experience working with laboratory animals. Experience working in a laboratory animal facility or research environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare.
• Understanding of the principles of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 or willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Awareness of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Desirable

• Associate Membership of the Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) or willingness to work towards membership.
• Home Office Personal Licence (PIL).
• Knowledge of laboratory animal husbandry and mouse colony management.
• Experience of welfare monitoring, breeding colony management and supporting animal procedures.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of cancer research models and in vivo studies.

The BSU supports researchers across the organisation by maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare while enabling innovative in vivo research that advances our understanding of cancer and the development of new treatments.

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If you are looking to start or develop your career in animal technology within a world-class research organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us and help support the discoveries that defeat cancer.

The ICR is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

For further information or to discuss your application please contact Glyn Fisher (Head of BSU) and Professor Kamil R. Kranc (Director of the Centre for In Vivo Modelling) via email: [email protected] and [email protected].

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.