Hobson Prior is seeking an Experienced Animal Technician for a 12-month maternity cover role in collaboration with a leading biotech company. This position involves research and development activities, specifically focusing on animal procedures to assess vision in mouse models of retinal disease.

Major Activities

• Performance of animal procedures assessing vision in mouse models of retinal disease on a weekly/daily basis depending on the individual project. Procedures cover but are not limited to electroretinography (ERG), ocular imaging (SLO, OCT) and visual behaviour tests.
• Drug administration including gavage, intraperitoneal (IP), intravenous (IV) and intraocular delivery.
• Tissue collection and tissue processing for histological and molecular analysis.
• Maintenance of animal stocks involving management of breeding, collection of ear clips and genotyping.
• Stock-checking, ordering and restocking of laboratory consumables.
• Arranging regular deliveries and shipments of samples and consumables between labs.
• Assisting in developing and drafting of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Performance Indicators

• Completion of tasks and experiments within provided timelines & budget

Key Job Competencies

• Extensive, hands-on experience with mouse models of disease and the ability to work on different projects in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to follow set procedures with a keen eye for detail and a genuine passion to work with animals and their welfare.
• Motivation - sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates good presentation skills; participates effectively in meetings.
• Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement at the individual, department, and organizational levels.
• A flexible and cooperative approach with the ability to adapt to changing work demands and a willingness to work in and travel to two different sites in Central London (majority of animal work performed in a BSU in North London; on occasions travel to the wet labs located in Old Street).
• Experience with ophthalmic mouse procedures (e.g. ERGs, retina dissection) and basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCRs) to support the R&D wet-lab activities would be advantageous but is not a requirement, practical training for specific experimental procedures will be provided.

Job background

• A level or BTech in any Science/Biological subjects.
• Current holder of home office-approved animal license (PIL A, B), PIL C is preferred but not required.
• At least 2-3 years' experience of working with laboratory animals, preferably with mice.
• Experience of working in a CRO environment is advantageous but not required.

For more information, please contact Grant Van Schalkwyk.

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