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Apply NowAnimal Technician (x2) – (23P-155/156)
The Pirbright Institute
Salary: £24,500 - £26,000 per annum
Onsite: Woking, GU24
Application Closing Date: 06/05/2024
About The Pirbright Institute
The Pirbright Institute delivers world-leading research to understand, predict, detect and respond to viral disease outbreaks. We study viruses of livestock that are endemic and exotic to the UK, including zoonotic viruses, by using the most advanced tools and technologies to understand host-pathogen interactions in animals and arthropod vectors. Our major strength in understanding the immune systems of livestock provides a platform to control current diseases and respond to emerging threats.
Our Institute is made up of a dynamic and vibrant community of staff covering a diverse set of chosen fields, backgrounds and experience. We all play a crucial role in furthering the Institute’s aspirations, advancing the frontiers of science and knowledge through our excellent scientific research, knowledge sharing and contribution; with a real focus in improving the world in which we live. Our outlook is always balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one Institute’ approach.
Organisation position and purpose
The Animal Services department is based within the Capability Directorate of The Pirbright Institute and undertakes the daily care and welfare of experimental animals housed within The Pirbright Institutes animal facilities.
We are currently recruiting animal technicians to work with a variety of species.
The posts will be located within The Pirbright Institute animal facilities operating at varying containment levels up to and including SAPO4 and ACDP3 facilities. The role is multifunctional across all facilities, with an expectation that the post holder will work with a variety of species.
The purpose of this role is to provide essential support to the overall Institute objectives by undertaking the daily care and welfare of experimental animals housed within The Pirbright Institute animal facilities.
Animal Technicians play an essential role in the complete delivery of world leading animal studies through collaboration with internal stakeholders at all levels.
The post holder will report directly to the Senior Supervisor or Facility Manager in the immediate management structure above this position.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The post holder will be one of a team whose main task is the day-to-day care, welfare and general husbandry of experimental animals within the Animal Services facilities i.e., feeding, cleaning, watering and health monitoring.
Due to the nature of the work we do, all successful applicants will be required to go through a comprehensive screening process including reference and qualification checks, financial and security clearances.
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What we offer
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