Senior Technician

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, Kennedy Institute we are seeking to recruit a Senior Technician, this is a full-time permanent position, 36.5 hours per week.

As a Senior Technician, your main focus is to ensure the day to day care of the animals is carried out to the standards set out in both the Home office code of practice and the university’s standard policy.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience in working in an animal research facility. You will be working with the facility manager to ensure workloads are distributed effectively.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise your own work load is a key part of this role as well as providing technical and administrative support to ensure a smooth running of the facility.

You must also have a good comprehensive knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

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.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 22 March 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place on 10 April 2024.