Scientific Officer
Manchester
£23,000 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Full-time, Permanent
The Role:
We are recruiting for a Scientific Officer to join the Transgenic Team within a Biological Resources Unit. This is an on-site, permanent role supporting the day-to-day husbandry, welfare, and breeding colony management of transgenic mice, in line with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. You will play a key role in supporting Project Licence holders and contributing to the effective running of the facility.
The role involves working collaboratively within a specialist team and includes participation in a weekend and Bank Holiday rota.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily husbandry, care, and welfare observations for animals within the facility, recording and reporting findings accurately.
• Manage transgenic mouse breeding colonies and undertake colony management tasks as requested.
• Act as a responsible licensee for genetically altered animal lines where required.
• Support cryopreservation and rederivation processes.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records in line with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and promote the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement).
• Contribute to the cleaning, upkeep, nd environmental monitoring of the facility.
• Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas, including health checks and routine procedures.

About You

• You will hold a HNC in Animal Technology or equivalent qualification.
• Current or previous holder of a Personal Licence under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
• Proven experience of transgenic mouse breeding and colony management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A thorough understanding of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

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