Animal Technician

Animal Technician Salary: £12.71 per hour Location: Edinburgh Are you looking for a meaningful role where your work genuinely contributes to improving people’s lives? Do you have a passion for science, animal care, and high‑quality laboratory standards? This is an excellent opportunity to build hands‑on experience within a respected scientific organisation. About the Role We are recruiting a full‑time Animal Technician in Edinburgh to join one of our valued clients. You’ll work on a weekly schedule, which includes some weekend shifts. This is a temporary contract lasting up to 12 weeks, ideal for someone eager to develop their skills in a professional laboratory environment. Key Responsibilities * Animal Welfare Monitoring — Observe, handle, and care for animals to ensure their wellbeing * Hygiene & Cleaning Procedures — Clean cages, equipment, and work areas to strict hygiene standards * Feeding & Daily Care — Support the animals’ general health and routine needs * Weaning Procedures — Carry out weaning tasks safely and accurately * Order Preparation — Pack and prepare orders according to customer requirements * Quality Management — Contribute to maintaining an efficient Quality Management System * Other reasonable duties as required Skills & Experience Required * Attention to Detail — Accuracy in all tasks * Communication Skills — Clear and reliable communication * Instruction Following — Ability to follow detailed protocols * Flexibility & Learning — Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new processes * Professional Conduct — Patient, courteous, and professional * Hygiene Compliance — Comfortable working under strict hygiene requirements * Full UK Driving Licence & Vehicle Access — Due to the location * Laboratory Experience or hands on experience working with animals is essential About the Company Our client is passionate about their role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Their mission, their excellent science, and their strong sense of purpose guide them in all that they do. They approach each day with the knowledge that their work helps to improve the health and well-being of our families, friends, and colleagues across the globe. To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants we see, if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn