We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a motivated and proactive Team Leader to oversee their Transgenic Breeding Team within a busy Biological Resources Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with strong organisational and people management skills to oversee day-to-day breeding operations, coordinate workloads, maintain accurate records, and ensure the highest standards of animal care and regulatory compliance. Working closely with researchers and key stakeholders, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of cutting-edge research.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the Transgenic Breeding Team, providing guidance and making decisions to ensure the smooth running of the unit.
Coordinate team workloads and oversee daily activities, ensuring researcher requests are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Maintain accurate breeding and colony records, updating colony management systems and ensuring data integrity.
Carry out routine animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, cleaning, health monitoring, and welfare checks in line with best practice.
Work closely with researchers, licence holders, and the wider team to support the successful delivery of research programmes.
Promote high operational standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and working practices.
Ensure compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, University policies, and all relevant health, safety, and biosecurity procedures.
Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday, and occasional out-of-hours rotas as required.
Carry out humane culling where necessary and support all regulatory and welfare requirements.
Undertake any additional responsibilities required to support the effective operation of the Biological Resources Unit.Essential Requirements
Current, previous, or equivalent Home Office Personal Licence (PIL A & B) holder.
Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent relevant experience.
Previous experience training, mentoring, or supervising staff.
Experience planning and coordinating workloads to meet operational deadlines.
Extensive hands-on experience working with mouse models.
Strong leadership, organisational, and time management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when maintaining records.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong team-working and communication skills.
Willingness to participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas as required
