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Agenda are recruiting a Group Leader for one of their clients. The role is fundamental to enable cutting edge research to take place. The role 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, mentor and train others, hold a Home Office Personal Licence enabling you to perform regulated procedures and hold a higher level of responsibilities.

Basic Requirements:

* Holder of a Home Office personal license (modules A and B)

* IAT Level 3 diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology or degree level qualification in Biological Science/Animal Science

* Able to train, guide, and develop new users and members

* Plan, prioritise, and organise work and have a high level of communication skills

* Work independently and as a team member

* Strong interpersonal skills are required to interface with teammates

* Work in a standing position that will require bending and stretching of arms and legs

* Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

* Competency Level IV required in Training Record

* Understand and utilization of R.A.T.S (Recognize, Act, Tell, Sustain)

* Understand and ensure AAALAC requirements are being followed

* Evaluation of staff utilizing the Technician Advancement Program (TAP)

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide day to day husbandry, maintenance and care of animal colonies

* Teach animal care skills and techniques to new technicians

* Oversee and suggest improvements in the work and procedural compliance of animal technicians assigned to their group

* Ensure animal and cage observation requirements are met daily

* Assure compliance with assigned inventory colony levels and production goals

* Assure compliance with meeting reporting deadlines of colony and inventory information

* Coordinate and oversee the shipping of animals without supervision

* Perform other duties as assigned by management

* Continually monitor, practice and enforce proper biosecurity

* Assist supervisor in developing and maintaining employee work schedules for their assigned rooms

* Assist supervisor in addressing employee disciplinary and performance issues

* Assist with the preparation of yearly reviews and PMD’s (Performance Management Development)