Bioservices Technician

The role

We’re looking for a compassionate and practical Bioservices Technician to join our Bioservices team at the Moredun Group.

This is a hands-on role working primarily with farm livestock, requiring prior practical experience in agricultural animal care. You’ll work with a range of animals and equipment. This role offers a strong focus on learning and development, with hands-on training involving a variety of agricultural animals and machinery.

This is a full-time position; however, part-time applications will also be considered.

Salary: £25,949 (additional payments apply for on-call duties and overtime)

Role requirements

• Providing daily care, feeding and cleaning for a range of animal species
• Monitoring animal health and welfare, recognising signs of illness or distress
• Maintaining clean, safe and appropriate animal accommodation
• Supporting scientific procedures in line with approved protocols
• Keeping accurate records and supporting high standards of biosecurity
• Using and maintaining equipment and machinery (training provided)

You’ll work under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, with full training and support provided.

Essential Requirements

• Practical experience in animal husbandry or animal care
• Confidence and compassion when handling animals
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Requirements

• Animal science or related qualification
• Experience with multiple species
• Experience in laboratory or research environments
• Home Office licence

Staff benefits

In addition to access to training and development opportunities, you will have access to:

· Competitive pension scheme – Moredun contributing a maximum of 15%.

· Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme

· 6 weeks’ annual leave plus 7 days’ public holidays and a privilege day

· Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

· Benefits platform offering discounts at various retailers

· Opportunities to gain recognised role-specific certifications

Please apply via the link below