Aquarist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Hydref 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,210 i £28,400 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Pay award pending |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Hydref 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Weymouth |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 371589/1 |
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After completion of training, the post holder will be expected to join a rota system requiring limited working outside of normal working hours to provide care and welfare of fish at weekends, and on call duties. This is a laboratory-based role, with limited opportunities for working from home.
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You will work in a role that is helps support the highest quality scientific research enhancing the UKs capability and capacity to protect wild and farmed aquatic animals from disease, chemicals, and climate change. The working environment and specific daily requirements will vary depending on the species you are caring for and the research programmes being undertaken.
You will typically work around 37 hours a week but, as animal care is needed 24/7, this will include weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis, along with the provision of emergency callout response. Overtime payments will be available for emergency call-out along with weekend and holiday work.
You will work in a team of aquarists and under the leadership of the Lead Aquarist, and you will be responsible for the day-to-day care of aquatic organisms, primarily animals including fish and invertebrates. Your main duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- be familiar with the Animal (Scientific Procedure) Act 1986, which governs the use of protected animals in scientific research.
- ensure good health and a high level of welfare for aquatic animals in the facility.
- provide efficient day-to-day husbandry of stock aquatic animals (e.g., feeding, handling, safe movement of the animals) and live feed cultures.
- maintain biosecurity in all areas of the facility for example cleaning tanks, equipment and fittings.
- collect and record data on stock management, health and treatments in line with the facility’s processes.
- monitor the condition of animals, recognise behavioural or health issues associated with the species and assist in resolving concerns.
- monitor husbandry conditions such as water quality, lighting, and temperature.
- provide out-of-hours cover and emergency callout response for all aquatic rearing and holding facilities on a rota basis.
- assist with essential system maintenance.
In addition, Cefas reserves the right to ask staff to take on additional duties and responsibilities which are commensurate with their grade. Team Leaders and management will have a discussion with staff to explain the changes that are to be made. A new job description will be issued if required.