Research Animal Technician (Dairy) (Fixed Term)

University of Nottingham - Animal Sciences

Placed On: 9th April 2026

Closes: 23rd April 2026

Job Ref: SCI105826

Location: Sutton Bonington

The University of Nottingham is seeking a practical and enthusiastic individual to assist in funded research projects that aim to reduce methane emissions and increase the feed efficiency and welfare of dairy cattle. Your role involves working with other technical staff and researchers based at the Sutton Bonington campus. This role involves managing the feeding and evaluation of dairy cattle. You will be responsible for the maintenance and calibration of machinery designed to feed dairy cattle, and the observation, sampling and handling of dairy cattle. Your role will involve data recording, sample collection, use of Microsoft products and evaluation. The role will involve some weekend work, for which you will receive competitive remuneration.

Some of the main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Use, calibrate and maintain equipment associated with the feeding and management of dairy cattle, including individual feeding equipment, sample collection, and measurement equipment.
• Support academic staff, students, and technicians in animal handling, diet feeding, and the setting up and operation of feeding and monitoring equipment, along with sample collection, processing, and data collation.
• Assist in the daily husbandry requirements of the dairy cow and calf research units, in particular the feeding of animals, and occasional associated weekend work.
• Support academic staff and technical team in the delivery of technology transfer events

The successful candidate will have the following;

• Experience in the maintenance and operation of feeding equipment and working with dairy cattle
• Computer literate, with experience in using Microsoft Office suite applications.
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage own workload, and work as part of a team