BRF Research Officer/Support Technician

The Francis Crick have an exciting opportunity available for a BRF Research Officer/Support Technician???? to join one of the world’s leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a bank basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of London Living Wage, paid on an hourly basis at £13.85.

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The BRF Research Officer/Support Technician???? role:

As a BRF Research Officer/Support Technician Bank Staff, you will be responsible for the delivery and provision of quality essential support to the team. Working under supervision, this role includes carrying out clearly defined animal husbandry tasks while adhering to legal frameworks, protocols and procedures.

The BRF manages several multidisciplinary animal facilities housing rodents, zebrafish, Xenopus spp., laboratory opossums and ferrets, with associated specialist equipment and areas. It provides a service to ~550 Personal Licensees using ~50 Home Office Project Licences and has over 150 staff.

As a BRF Research Officer/Support Technician???? at the Crick, Your key responsibilities include but not limited to:  

Animal Husbandry and Welfare:

Providing excellent care, welfare and husbandry to laboratory animals including mice, rats, laboratory opossums, ferrets, zebrafish and frogs within specialist facilities

Providing daily animal husbandry support to animals within specialised barrier systems

Logistics:

Using equipment in an appropriate and efficient manner. This includes, for example, cage washers, robotic cage processing systems and cage change stations

Unloading and checking deliveries

Health & Safety:

Working to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Gaining awareness and adhering to all Health and Safety Regulations

Information Technology:

Maintaining accurate written and computer-based records

Skills and experience we are looking for in our BRF Research Officer/Support Technician????:

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent and possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and/or Science)

Respects and has empathy towards the care and use of animals in science

Is physically fit to meet the demands of the role as will include frequent carrying and lifting

Demonstrates contributing effectively to the work of a team

Is conscientious and reliable in undertaking the job and wants to do well

Ability to work under light supervision and organise own tasks on a daily basis

Good time keeping skills

Good written and communication skills

Proactive in the workplace

Ability to comply with Crick policy and procedures

What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:? 

28 days of holiday each year, plus three additional days (usually taken over Christmas) and bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme, with the Crick contributing between 3 and 16% of salary

Life assurance

Season ticket/car parking loan

Annual leave purchase

Childcare support allowance

Back-up dependent care

Discounted annual gym membership

Bike to Work scheme

Payroll giving

Shopping discounts

Closing date: 23:59, 4th April 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our BRF Research Officer/Support Technician, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

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