Animal Technician


Company:	University of Glasgow
Salary:	£25,804 to £27,319 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

University Services

Estates

Animal Technician

Vacancy Reference: 208835

Salary: UofG Grade 4, £25,804 - £27,319 per annum, plus shift allowance.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended. Shifts are normally Monday to Friday however you will be required to work 1 weekend in 3 (3 hours on a Saturday and 3 hours on a Sunday, paid at the relevant enhanced rate). Your rota will be confirmed to you by your line manager.

There is a requirement to provide operational coverage 365 days per year on a rota basis and the successful candidate will be required to work on public holidays and also the “Other” days as designated.

The successful applicant will be subject to security checks by Agenda Screening Services.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for new Animal Technician to join the University’s Estates Directorate.

In this role you will provide high-quality animal care and husbandry duties to ensure all animal needs are met and excellent standards of cleanliness within Biological Services facilities are maintained.

You will undertake routine data recording and provide routine technical assistance to research staff when required.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/animal-technician-6036975

Closing date: 7 October 2026

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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