Agenda are recruiting an Experienced Licensed Animal Technician for one of our clients. The role is fundamental to enable cutting edge research to take place. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional standards of animal welfare when carrying out a range of duties such as animal husbandry, observations, technical procedures, and various laboratory tasks. You will support, train others and hold a Home Office Personal Licence enabling you to perform regulated procedures and hold a higher level of responsibilities. In exchange, Agenda will offer you multiple benefits and the opportunity to accelerate your career development.

Basic Requirements:

• Holder of a Home Office personal license (modules A and B, C desirable)
• IAT Level 3 diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology or relevant experience desirable
• Previous experience working in a Biological Resource Facility
• Experience undertaking a variety of regulated procedures
• A proactive approach to work, taking ownership of your own learning and development
• Effective communication skills
• Worked independently and within a team
• A good level of attention to detail, accurate record keeping and comprehensive computer literacy
• Understand the importance of Standard Operating Procedures and how to ensure they are followed
• Previous experience working with genetically altered rodents is desirable
• Must be able to work overtime, as needed, including weekends

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day husbandry, maintenance and care of animal colonies and maintain the physical environment
• Follow strict Standard Operating Procedures for husbandry and procedural work
• Take an active role in reviewing documents and processes
• Maintain detailed and accurate records relating to environmental conditions, animal details and procedure
• Maintain a personal log of training, competencies and procedural activities as required by the home office
• Provide technical assistance with experimental protocols to include dosing, observations and health status checks
• Promote and participate to our Culture of Care including the 3R’s and our core values

Facility Benefits 

• The facility is situated in West Cambridge
• A perfect location for someone local to Cambridge but looking for a quieter commute
• Canteens available in surrounding grounds
• Sport facilities available near by
• Limited traffic upon entering the site, and surrounding areas
• “Great Place To Work” monthly budget
• Dedicated yearly training budget after probation
• WPA after probation

We’re excited to be partnering with an established organisation to recruit an experienced Technical Specialist to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your hands-on expertise with Study Director responsibilities, playing a key role in the delivery of high-quality PK studies. You’ll work across a range of species, influence new processes and services, and collaborate with both clients and colleagues to deliver impactful scientific outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead PK studies as Study Director, taking ownership from study set-up through to delivery and reporting.
• Conduct ASPA-licensed procedures, including dosing and blood sampling, across a range of species.
• Plan and deliver experimental work to high scientific standards and agreed timelines.
• Prepare and formulate test materials for studies.
• Write study plans, reports and other key study documentation.
• Analyse and interpret data, turning results into clear scientific updates and conclusions.
• Drive process improvements and develop new services within your area of expertise.
• Support and build strong client relationships, providing scientific input and expertise.
• Represent the department externally through publications, posters and expert groups.
• Take ownership of equipment, software and laboratory facilities within the team.
• Contribute to a strong culture of quality by maintaining SOPs and addressing audit and inspection findings.
• Work to the highest standards of safety, GLP/GCP/GMP and company procedures.
• Keep training records and study documentation up to date, while maintaining confidentiality and accurate time recording.

What you’ll need

• A current Home Office Personal Licence (PIL).
• Proven experience as a Study Director for PK studies within a GLP environment.
• Experience of formulating test materials.
• Strong practical experience and confidence in performing a range of ASPA-licensed procedures, including dose administration and blood sampling.
• A flexible approach, with the ability to adapt working patterns to meet study requirements, including occasional early starts, longer days and weekend working.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your hands-on technical expertise with scientific leadership, take ownership of high-profile PK studies and help shape the future development of services and processes within an established organisation.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will make a difference and no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to find out more and take the next step towards your new opportunity.

 

Agenda has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to work alongside the Named Veterinary Surgeons (NVS) to provide a comprehensive veterinary service to the animal species housed within university biomedical research facilities and ensure compliance with relevant government legislation.

Basic Requirements:

• Veterinary Medicine degree registerable with the RCVS
• Veterinary experience, including experience in anaesthesia, surgery and emergency treatment
• Experience of providing advice and training in general veterinary techniques
• Working knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, and all other relevant legislation
• Proven computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office software programmes.
• Good organisational skills, able to manage own time and use initiative to work proactively and independently
• Good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular liaison and communication with NVSs, licensees and technical staff regarding the care and welfare of animals, including notice of any animal welfare issues.
• Policy and best practice supporting the Director for Governance and Welfare and NVSs to review departmental policies and procedures in line with any changes to legislation.
• Support the NVSs in the development and management of a programme of veterinary care for all animals in the establishment.
• Support the NVSs in the management of a programme of health surveillance and disease control for all animals in the establishment.
• Support the NVSs to ensure statutory compliance under ASPA, the VSA, the VMR, Animal import and export legislation, as well as other legislation related to the veterinary role.
• Observe the AWERB and, when appropriate, provide technical explanation and support in relation to animal health and welfare matters.
• Provide supervision, training and assess the competency of technical staff and licensees in carrying out procedures.
• Act as APHA Official Veterinarian for export certification

Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic.  To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensive background and pre-employment screening, an essential part of Agenda’s recruitment process.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established research facility in Manchester, for an Animal Technician to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to vital scientific research while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, husbandry, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have previous laboratory animal experience, an understanding of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, and a genuine commitment to ethical animal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily animal husbandry duties to the highest animal welfare standards.
• Monitor animal health, behaviour, and wellbeing, recognising and reporting signs of distress or illness.
• Support breeding programmes in accordance with ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Work in compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and facility SOPs.
• Carry out procedures with precision and care following standard operating procedures and as directed by senior technicians.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to animal care and facility operations.
• Complete cleaning, sanitation, and general housekeeping duties to ensure a hygienic environment.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet operational deadlines and service requirements.
• Collaborate with technicians, supervisors, researchers, and other stakeholders.
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members where required.
• Contribute positively to team objectives and promote a professional working environment.

Key Requirements

• IAT Level 2 Diploma in Animal Science and Technology (or equivalent qualification).
• Previous laboratory animal care experience with the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
• Understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Competency in manual handling techniques and the safe use of Class I and II biological safety cabinets.
• Strong written, verbal, and numerical communication skills.
• Good understanding of animal biology, husbandry, welfare, and species-specific care requirements.
• Awareness of ethical considerations surrounding animal research.
• Understanding of occupational health risks, including exposure to animal allergens.
• Basic knowledge of biological sciences and laboratory environments.
• Proficiency in IT systems and electronic record-keeping.
• Ability to identify issues and seek guidance when required.

• Genuine commitment to animal welfare and ethical animal care.
• Flexible to support out-of-hours or weekend working when required.

 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technician to support the delivery of in vivo scientific studies for both client and internal research programmes. The successful candidate will perform a range of technical procedures and may provide training and mentorship to junior team members, ensuring all work is conducted in full compliance with animal welfare standards, regulatory requirements, health and safety guidelines, and company SOPs and policies.

Your primary duties will include:

• To demonstrate competency in a broad range of in vivo techniques from basic (e.g. dosing via common routes & reporting clinical signs) to surgical skills (e.g. aseptic technique, suturing, anaesthesia, analgesia, PDX models) and start to develop more advanced techniques (e.g. orthotopic surgical implantation of tumour cells / fragments).
• Early detection of signs of ill health/loss of condition via clinical observations for prevention of premature decedents.
• Understand the current expectations of Home Office legislation (e.g. Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) for the care and welfare requirements for species housed within CBUK.
• Good knowledge of relevant methods of humane killing listed in ASPA Schedule 1 and any other approved methods specified on the establishment licence; either be competent in their use or be able to contact others who are named on your establishment’s register of qualified persons.
• Good knowledge of main provisions of project licences, particularly the adverse effects expected for each protocol, the control measures, humane end-points specified and the methods of killing specified in licences.
• Support the culture of care under ASPA.
• To be responsible for appropriate records, including helping the establishment licence holder to keep suitable records of the health of the animals (under the supervision of the Named Veterinary Surgeon); which animals are held, of the source and disposal of animals.
• May be an occasional member of the AWERB at your establishment and to as a PIL holder investigate practical opportunities for implementing the 3R’s.
• Support training on experimental procedures in line with current regulatory and/or legislative requirements and to agreed company standards and productivity.
• To be responsible for the generation and provision of high quality data production and reports to respective Study Directors. In addition, supporting the monitoring and quality control of data production by junior team members.
• May participate and provide training in general unit sanitation, husbandry and cage washing to demonstrate linear approach to essential facility requirements.
• To be an effective, proactive team member possessing a range of practical skills and demonstrating flexibility at all times.
• To raise potential problems associated with the experiments and suggest solutions that can be discussed and agreed with the Head of Technical Operations and other team members.
• To ensure that appropriate levels of sterility and barrier containment are maintained when performing duties.
• Support the continual review of processes and procedures with the view to implement efficiencies.
• Support the day to day planning and organisation of the unit and Will include, delegation of responsibilities.
• To review and maintain SOP’s, working in association with QMS systems to ensure high quality is maintained.
• The position may involve other duties, such as named roles.
• Proactive up keep of personal training records

Essential skills required:

• Animal handling and husbandry
• Welfare assessment (including the use of appropriate terms for the recording of clinical signs)
• Basic surgical skills (e.g. aseptic technique, suturing, anaesthesia, analgesia, PDX models)
• Advanced skills (e.g. Surgery and in-life/ex-vivo tissue collections
• Accurate record keeping for legislative, regulatory and scientific purposes. Will be key in ensuring quality data provision to Study Directors.
• Skilled at and may provide training in aseptic techniques.
• Knowledgeable about the work being undertaken and with the Home Office Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
• Proficient in the use of computers including experience of MS office suite of programs and skilled user for LIMS System “StudyLog”.
• Minimum of 5 GCSE-level education is required inclusive of science related subject. A-Levels or BTEC National Diploma in Animal Care (or related area) or relevant IAT qualifications are preferred.
• Some relevant experience particularly in oncology models.
• Personal Licensee Holder (Modules A to C)

Agenda and its clients only who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensive background and pre-employment screening, an essential part of Agenda’s recruitment process.

Agenda Life Sciences, the largest provider of Animal Technicians within the life science sector, are working in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, best known for their pioneering work which has led to major improvements in people’s lives.

We are currently seeking a Junior Animal Technician. This position would ideally suit someone who has a passion for the welfare of animals whilst contributing to advancements in the research industry. This vacancy will provide an exceptional opportunity for someone wanting to develop in this field.

Basic Requirements

• Animal Care Qualification Level 2 or higher are desirable
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications including maths, English and science are advantageous
• Practical experience caring for animals in a work or voluntary capacity, and a genuine interest in the care of animals is essential along with an eye for detail
• Ability to carry out routine tasks and procedures under instruction and organise own daily tasks£22,630£
• Ability to follow key animal care protocols to ensure the welfare of all animals within the research facility
• Have a versatile working attitude

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out daily welfare checks
• Provide adequate supplies of food, water, bedding and consumables for animals as required
• Ensure cages and enclosures are cleaned in accordance with the work instructions and maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Provide animals with environmental enrichment
• Keep accurate records
• Be responsible for personal and colleagues Health and Safety by observing company and legislative guidelines and safe working practices.

Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensive background and pre- employment screening, an essential part of Agenda’s recruitment process.