Animal Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Calling all Animal Technicians!
We are looking for Animal Technicians to join the S3 Science Team. If you are looking for your next opportunity to gain your home office license or have already obtained it and looking for your next adventure – get in touch to see how we can help.
Partnering with the UK’s leading research institutes, we are inundated with opportunities for Animal Technicians to continue learning and developing their careers. With starting salary ranges of £24k - £35K +, make S3 your next career adventure!
As with working as an Animal Technician at any level, the main purpose of this role is to support daily animal husbandry and welfare within our client’s facilities, you may also be required to perform regulated procedures should you have your home office license. There is potential for additional responsibilities should you have the experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keep up-to-date with developments in animal technology; recommend and develop novel procedures as required
- Be a stellar example of an animal technician
- Carry out daily husbandry, care and welfare observations for all animals within the facility
- As a Personal Licensee under the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, manage surgical and non-surgical experimental procedures within the authorities of Project Licences held at the establishment. Liaise with licensees to understand the requirements of their licences and studies
- Make observations, keep accurate records and store data in writing or electronically, as required
- Contribute towards the general maintenance of the facility and monitor and record environmental conditions in specific areas
- Use equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
- Assist with the duties in other areas of the Biological Resources Unit, as required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract
Salary: £24,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Animal Technician: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Home Office License (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: ABS3INTAT
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Animal Technician roles across S3 Science's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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