Description
Senior Technician
Department of Biomedical Services, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA
The core purpose of the University of Oxford’s Biomedical Services (BMS) is to provide for the care and welfare of animals in experimental research and in doing so we support the scientific community across the University. We are, in effect, an internal business with researchers as our customers.
At BMS we are seeking to recruit a Senior Technician, this is a full-time permanent position, 36.5 hours per week.
Your focus as a Grade 5 technician is to ensure that the day-to-day care of the animals is carried out to those standards set out in both the Home Office Code of Practice and the University’s standard policy. You will be an experienced member of the team providing technical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the facility.
We are looking for a candidate who has experience in working in an animal research facility and is educated to at least IAT Level 3 or hold other relevant experience or education.
Strong attention to detail and the ability organise your own work load is a key part of this role.
You must also have a good comprehensive knowledge of the Animals Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and Supervisory experience is desirable.
For more detail, please click on the document below.
What We Offer
We offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits, they include;
An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave including public bank holidays.
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan schemes
Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
Discounted bus travel and Season ticket travel loans.
The department is committed in supporting and developing our staff and opportunities which staff are encouraged to make the most of to enhance their personal and career development.
Application Process
Applications should be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement/covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements with details of two referees as part of your online application.
Owing to the nature of this position any offer of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory security screening and applications for this vacancy are to be made online.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 04 October 2024 and Interviews are expected to take place on 15 October 2024.
