Overall Purpose:
To work with scientific researchers in order to look after the health and welfare of a breeding colony of rhesus macaques. This work includes daily husbandry duties such as cleaning and feeding, as well as maintaining accurate records. All work is governed by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act through the Home Office.
Main Duties/Key Responsibilities:
- Checking the health and welfare of the animals
- Addressing welfare needs including habituation and training of animals
- Maintaining cleanliness in the animal rooms
- Record keeping
- Reading and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments
Working Relationships:
Member of a team working under supervision of senior personnel.
Additional Information:
Must be able to work overtime to cover animal requirements.
Equality & Diversity:
The MRC values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes, and abilities. The MRC is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence in scientific research through good equality and diversity leadership and management.
Corporate/Local Responsibilities & Requirements:
The post-holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the MRC’s:
- Code of Conduct
- Equality and Diversity policy
- Health and Safety policy
- Data Protection and Security policy
Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between the post-holder and their manager.
The above lists are not exhaustive, and the post-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively, and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and the MRC.