12895 - Large Animal Research Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,588 to £33,951 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 12895 |
Summary
Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum
CMVM/ Roslin Institute LARIF
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Open-Ended (permanent)
We are looking for a Large Animal Research Assistant experienced in large animal research work to work within a multi-functional team involved in the day to day running of Large Animal research studies in the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF).
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a well-organised individual, with knowledge or experience in animal procedures, laboratory techniques and data recording. Agricultural / Vet Nurse experience or qualifications, with experience in large animal husbandry would be an advantage. The post holder will require the ability to communicate well and work within a large multi-functional team. The candidate must be willing to become involved in all areas of large animal work including day to day care, assisting in procedures, setting up surgeries and the taking of samples. It would be an advantage if the candidate was familiar with and experience of working under the Animal Scientific Procedures Act.
Your skills and attributes for success:
To conduct a range of specialist licenced and non-licensed procedures on Large Animals. Preparation of animals for surgical procedures, to assist during surgery when required and to provide post-operative care for large animals
Set up Surgical areas including moving equipment, sterilising equipment, making up surgical kits. Clean down of surgical areas after surgical procedures. Maintain a high standard of hygiene, infection control, cleanliness and organisation throughout the LARIF, while adhering to health and safety guidelines at all levels, to reduce the risk of infection and injury.
Part of a team responsible for the day-to-day care of a range of farm species ensuring their health and welfare. This will involve some weekend and out of hours work.
Assist in the collections of samples and recording of data. Assist in laboratory and embryology procedures.
Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities and equipment used in animal studies.
CMVM/ Roslin Institute LARIF
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Open-Ended (permanent)
We are looking for a Large Animal Research Assistant experienced in large animal research work to work within a multi-functional team involved in the day to day running of Large Animal research studies in the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF).
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a well-organised individual, with knowledge or experience in animal procedures, laboratory techniques and data recording. Agricultural / Vet Nurse experience or qualifications, with experience in large animal husbandry would be an advantage. The post holder will require the ability to communicate well and work within a large multi-functional team. The candidate must be willing to become involved in all areas of large animal work including day to day care, assisting in procedures, setting up surgeries and the taking of samples. It would be an advantage if the candidate was familiar with and experience of working under the Animal Scientific Procedures Act.
Your skills and attributes for success:
To conduct a range of specialist licenced and non-licensed procedures on Large Animals. Preparation of animals for surgical procedures, to assist during surgery when required and to provide post-operative care for large animals
Set up Surgical areas including moving equipment, sterilising equipment, making up surgical kits. Clean down of surgical areas after surgical procedures. Maintain a high standard of hygiene, infection control, cleanliness and organisation throughout the LARIF, while adhering to health and safety guidelines at all levels, to reduce the risk of infection and injury.
Part of a team responsible for the day-to-day care of a range of farm species ensuring their health and welfare. This will involve some weekend and out of hours work.
Assist in the collections of samples and recording of data. Assist in laboratory and embryology procedures.
Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities and equipment used in animal studies.