Animal Technician
Biological Services, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
The University's Biological Services department is recruiting for a Animal Technician to join our busy team. After appropriate training, you will be involved in the basic care and welfare programmes for laboratory species used for medical research within Cardiff University.
You will need basic numeracy and literacy (for example NVQ 1/GCSE level D-G), and be able to evidence a caring attitude to animals, together with a proven ability to meet animals' husbandry and welfare needs.
We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.
Please contact [email protected] for an informal, confidential discussion about the role.
This post is fixed term for 5 years, full-time, working 35 hours per week and is available to commence 1 August 2026.
Salary: £23,350 - £23,742 per annum (Grade 2)
A occupational health assessment and security screening will be carried out for the successful candidate. All of the above need to be passed satisfactorily in order to work in the Biological Services Department.
Specifically, your employment is conditional on a satisfactory health screening review which shows no pre-existing animal related allergy. In the event that the health screening confirms an allergy, due to health and safety implications, it will not be possible to confirm your appointment and the offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Date advert posted; Friday, 3 July 2026
Closing date: Friday, 17 July 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.