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Animal Technician

Idibu


Job Location:

Huntingdon - UK

Yearly Salary: £ £ 25500 - 28500
Posted: 25 August 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Animal Technician

Location: Near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Fully On-site Permanent

Talentmark is recruiting for an Animal Technician to join an established bioscience organisation supporting the pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research sector. This is a permanent opportunity within a professional highly regulated scientific environment.

The Role

As an Animal Technician you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare facility standards and day-to-day operations. You will work as part of an experienced team following established procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out daily animal care husbandry handling and welfare observations.
  • Provide animals with appropriate environmental enrichment.
  • Monitor and maintain animal rooms equipment and environmental conditions.
  • Maintain accurate facility records and stock information.
  • Support the receipt and dispatch of goods in line with facility procedures.
  • Assist with routine animal management activities including weighing counting sexing and re-housing.
  • Work in accordance with Home Office guidelines SOPs and animal welfare requirements.
Your Background:
  • A Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management or at least GCSE (A-C) in English Maths and a Science subject (ideally Biology)
  • Previous experience in animal husbandry and routine animal handling (advantageous).
  • Practical experience caring for animals in a work or voluntary capacity is essential.
  • A genuine interest in animal care and a strong eye for detail.
The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and pre-clinical research sector with the chance to develop your experience within a structured and highly regulated scientific environment.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 201 109 in all correspondence.

About Company

Idibu

100 employees

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