Licensed Animal Technician

Experienced Animal Technician – Preclinical Research

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute directly to impactful preclinical studies in a leading R&D setting. You'll be a key part of a collaborative team focused on ophthalmic and molecular research, working on in vivo experiments and wet-lab support activities.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct in vivo mouse procedures to assess vision in disease models, including electroretinography (ERG), ocular imaging (SLO, OCT), and behavioural tests
  
  
• Perform drug administration via various routes (IP, IV, gavage, intraocular)
  
  
• Handle tissue collection and processing for histology and molecular analysis
  
  
• Manage mouse colonies: breeding, ear clipping, and genotyping
  
  
• Support wet lab operations including consumables management and shipping logistics
  
  
• Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  
  
• Maintain clear, accurate records (digital and written) of experimental procedures and outcomes
  
  
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient lab operations across two Central London sites
  
  What You’ll Bring:
  
  
• 2–3 years’ experience working with laboratory animals, ideally mice, within research or CRO environments
  
  
• A current UK Home Office Personal Licence PIL A B C
  
  
• Qualifications such as A-levels or BTEC in a scientific or biological field
  
  
• Excellent planning, communication, and teamwork skills.
  
  
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and travel between lab sites.
  
  
• Commitment to the 3Rs and high standards of animal welfare.
  
  Bonus skills (not required but advantageous):
  Experience with ophthalmic techniques or wet-lab tasks like PCR, tissue culture, or molecular biology.
  
  Why Apply?
  
  You’ll work at the intersection of animal science and molecular biology, supporting life-changing research with a dynamic, collaborative team. You’ll also benefit from hands-on training and the opportunity to grow your expertise in a specialised field of preclinical development