BRF Animal Technician - Entry Level or Experienced / Career Move

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London

Contract: Permanent/Fixed term, Full time

About us…  

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

To learn more about the Crick, click here.

About the role… 

This role is ideally suited to those who have an interest in working with animals with a passion for animal welfare and enjoy practical work.

If the prospect of delivering optimal conditions for animals within a research setting, whilst simultaneously contributing to world class discoveries appeals to you, then the Francis Crick could be the perfect place to embark on a rewarding career in Animal Technology.

We are looking for passionate, self-motivated and enthusiastic team players to take on the role of Animal Technician. This is a vital role within our team and organisation, contributing to improving the quality of life for laboratory animals.

You will be based in an animal facility with primary responsibilities focused on husbandry duties, housed within our cutting-edge facilities, supporting all animal research at the Crick through our comprehensive animal care and use programme. 

What you will be doing…  

As a BRF Animal Technician at the Crick, you will:  

• Provide excellent care, welfare and husbandry to laboratory animals
• Clean, feed and water animals
• Check environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity and water quality
• Monitor the condition of animals and making health observations
• Undertake domestic duties such as general cleaning and disinfection of equipment
• Maintain accurate written and computer-based records
• Perform culling and basic organ dissections
• Carry out a range of husbandry tasks to support researchers 

About you…  

You will bring… 

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and/or Science
• Evidence of effectively contributing to a team
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Good observational and attention to detail skills
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills
• Proven accurate record keeping skills
• Basic Computer literacy (email composition and data entry) 

For a full list of duties please see the job description here. 

To see more about role/team click here. 

About Working at the Crick… 

Our values  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Crick, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. If you need assistance with your application, please contact weronika.kucala@crick.ac.uk.

To read more about our EDI approach, click here.   

What will you receive?  

We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development. You can find out more about what we offer here.

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