Animal Assistant Technician- Cage Wash

University of Edinburgh

  • United Kingdom
  • £23,742-25,804 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Category: TechnicalJob Description:Grade UE03: £23,742 - £25,804 per annum, pro-rata
CSG / Bioresearch & Veterinary Services
Part-time: 25 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)The Opportunity:This post is part-time (25 hours per week)We are seeking a dedicated individual to undertake day-to-day housekeeping, cleaning, and van driving duties within our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services facilities. Responsibilities include essential sterilisation support in the wash-up areas, such as cleaning used rodent cages and rodent drinking water bottles. The role requires the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. There are no minimum qualifications, though knowledge of animal welfare and husbandry is advantageous. You will be primarily based at the BioQuarter, with potential requirements to cover colleagues' leave at Easter Bush, Western General, and King's Buildings.Your skills and attributes for success:
  • Understanding of the welfare needs of animals, including the provision of food, water, and a safe environment.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, accurately and in a timely manner. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
  • Awareness of Health and Safety, particularly manual handling. Ability to lift 22 Kgs and push cage racks weighing 90 - 130 Kgs.
  • Must hold a current UK driving licence.
  • Familiarity with standard IT equipment and basic computer skills to complete online training sessions, send/receive emails and request annual leave.
Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)As a valued member of our team you can expect:
  • A competitive salary of £23,742 - £25,804 per annum, pro rata
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 19 September 2025Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held w/c 13 October 2025. If you have not heard from us by 3 October 2025, it means your application will not be progressing further.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Bioresearch and Veterinary ServicesCorporate Services GroupAbout UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the teamBioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) are responsible for the housing, care and management of animals used in biomedical research at the university. Around 120 BVS staff provide Home Office, veterinary, and technical support for our researchers to ensure optimal animal welfare, high quality research, and compliance with all relevant legislation across multiple sites.For more information see our websiteOur vision is to provide an excellent professional service that prioritises animal welfare whilst supporting our world leading research. We endeavour to work according to our CARE values: Caring for animals, Active communication, Respecting others, Excellent service. We are also a UK Leader in Openness, engaging wherever possible with opportunities to discuss our work, including our public website

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