Animal Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Animal Technician
Temporary (12 months)
£10.50 – £15.00
We have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Technician to join one of the largest institutes in the Northwest, assisting with their day to day workload.
As the (Germ Free) Animal Technician, your main role will be to look after and care for the unit’s mice.
As this is a highly specialised role, the ideal candidate will have germ-free experience. Candidates with experience of working with isolators will also be considered. There will also be an opportunity to work within the aquatics team if time and suitability allows.
Your main duties will include:
- Daily health checks
- Fulfilling husbandry needs
- Sterilising consumables prior to entry into isolators
- Isolator and other equipment maintenance
- Stock checks of both animals and consumables
- Record keeping
- Regulated procedures, e.g. gavaging, IP injections etc. within an isolator or iso-station
The ideal candidate needs to be able to work under pressure, be scrupulous with regards to hygiene and have an eye for detail.
This role is being filled on a first-come, first-served basis so if you are interested, apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £10.50-£15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: HS/AT
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 £11 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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