Senior Animal Technologist (Translational Pharmacology)

Job summary

This role involves working with laboratory animals in Translational Pharmacology, focusing on in-vivo and ex-vivo research. The position is part of an Animal Unit dedicated to high ethical standards and the 3Rs in animal care and experimentation.

Qualifications

• Open and positive attitude with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work independently.
• Genuine interest in in-vivo research and commitment to the 3Rs.
• FELASA course, EU Function AD, or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to in vivo studies in rodents, including protocol development, planning, execution, and documentation.
• Care for and supervise animals with a focus on a “Culture of Care.”
• Operate indirect calorimetry equipment and feeding systems.
• Ensure compliance with animal experimentation legislation and contribute to 3R initiatives.
• Perform cage changing, cleaning, and administration of test substances.
• Prepare blood sample tubes and handle blood and tissue samples.

Skills

• Comfortable with spoken and written English.

Education

• Relevant qualifications in animal technology or related fields.

Tools

• Indirect calorimetry equipment, HM-2 feeding system.