Animal Technician

We are looking for an animal technician to join our friendly, hardworking team and be actively involved in the daily care and maintenance of aquatic species within our busy biofacilities in Cambridge.

The role holder shall assist the NACWO in caring for the animals by performing general husbandry tasks and assist researchers with procedural requirements. The role holder shall be expected to maintain accurate records, complete daily observations and health monitoring, alongside general hygiene and cleaning tasks. They will also have responsibility, in liaison with researchers, provide technical assistance with both regulated and non-regulated experimental procedures. This will include working within multiple aquatics facilities, determined by the level of support required for both husbandry and procedures.

You will have previous experience working with laboratory animals, and previous experience working with fish is essential. Specific experience working with zebrafish, medaka or xenopus would be an advantage. Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a Home Office Personal Licence, or have completed Home Office licensee training (modules A-B) in order to apply for a licence. Previous experience performing regulated procedures and working within a CL2 or quarantine area is also desirable.

You should have good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, interacting with team colleagues and research staff at all levels. Demonstrable knowledge of relevant Home Office legislation and concepts of animal technician work are also essential.

Where an applicant does not yet have experience working in a designated establishment or with laboratory animals but does have relevant experience working with aquatic species, we will still consider your application. The necessary training and support shall be provided to the applicant to attain the level of skill and experience necessary within an agreed period from appointment.

In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.

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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to UBSRecruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference AQ49034 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

Salary

£25,249-£27,319

Reference

AQ49034

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

6 March 2026

Closing date

27 March 2026

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