Assistant Animal Technician - Cage Wash
CompanyThe University of Edinburgh
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/21/2026
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£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
Job Description
Grade UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum
CSG / Bioresearch & Veterinary Services
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated individual to undertake day-to-day housekeeping, cleaning, within our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services facilities. Responsibilities include essential sterilisation support in the wash-up areas, such as cleaning used rodent cages and rodent drinking water bottles. The role requires the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. There are no minimum qualifications, though knowledge of animal welfare and husbandry is advantageous. You will be primarily based at Kings Buildings, with potential requirements to cover colleagues’ leave at the Edinburgh Bioquarter, Easter Bush, Western General, and George Square.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
Grade UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum
CSG / Bioresearch & Veterinary Services
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated individual to undertake day-to-day housekeeping, cleaning, within our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services facilities. Responsibilities include essential sterilisation support in the wash-up areas, such as cleaning used rodent cages and rodent drinking water bottles. The role requires the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. There are no minimum qualifications, though knowledge of animal welfare and husbandry is advantageous. You will be primarily based at Kings Buildings, with potential requirements to cover colleagues’ leave at the Edinburgh Bioquarter, Easter Bush, Western General, and George Square.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, accurately and in a timely manner.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
- Awareness of Health and Safety, particularly manual handling. Ability to lift 22 Kgs and push cage racks weighing 90 – 130 Kgs.
- Familiarity with standard IT equipment and basic computer skills to complete online training sessions, send/receive emails and request annual leave.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages .
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 8 May 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held w/c 25 May 2026.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Bioresearch and Veterinary Services
Corporate Services Group
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages .
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 8 May 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held w/c 25 May 2026.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Bioresearch and Veterinary Services
Corporate Services Group
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) are responsible for the housing, care and management of animals used in biomedical research at the university. Around 120 BVS staff provide Home Office, veterinary, and technical support for our researchers to ensure optimal animal welfare, high quality research, and compliance with all relevant legislation across multiple sites.
For more information see our website Bioresearch & Veterinary Services | The University of Edinburgh
Our vision is to provide an excellent professional service that prioritises animal welfare whilst supporting our world leading research. We endeavour to work according to our CARE values: Caring for animals, Active communication, Respecting others, Excellent service. We are also a UK Leader in Openness, engaging wherever possible with opportunities to discuss our work, including our public website Animal research | The University of Edinburgh
For more information see our website Bioresearch & Veterinary Services | The University of Edinburgh
Our vision is to provide an excellent professional service that prioritises animal welfare whilst supporting our world leading research. We endeavour to work according to our CARE values: Caring for animals, Active communication, Respecting others, Excellent service. We are also a UK Leader in Openness, engaging wherever possible with opportunities to discuss our work, including our public website Animal research | The University of Edinburgh