Technical Assistant (Aquatics)

The University of Edinburgh
Full time United Kingdom, United Kingdom Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Posted:
June 06, 2026
Location:
United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Job Description

UE03: £24,729.00 - £25,804.00 Per Annum.

Corporate Services Group / Bioresearch & Veterinary Services.

Full Time - 35 hours per week.

Open Ended Contract – Permanent.

The Opportunity

The post of Technical Assistant (Aquatics) involves performing animal husbandry duties to ensure all animal needs are met and high levels of cleanliness sustained through general maintenance and domestic duties within BVS aquatics facilities. There is a significant equipment maintenance component. You will be responding to task requests by providing routine technical assistance and undertake data recording to support research staff when required. The successful candidate will be required to undergo training for a Home Office Personal Licence to allow regulated work with animals in research. They will be able to work as part of a team, communicate clearly, follow instructions and undertake procedures independently after appropriate training...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Posted: June 06, 2026
Deadline: July 16, 2026