Scientist Animal Science & Technologies

About this role

Requirements

• A Levels, HNC, HND in a related field (or equivalent) or relevant experience
• Experimental in vivo skills in rodents with current or previous Home Office personal licence holder (modules A-B or 1-2/1-3) or equivalent qualification
• Fully conversant with all aspects of the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, Directive 2010/63/EU, associated Home Office guidelines and their implications.
• Ability to work independently in cross-functional teams
• Fluent in verbal and written English language
• Desirable Requirements
• BSc/MSc degree (or equivalent) in a related specialism, or relevant experience
• Experience as a trainer or assessor of in vivo skills under ASPA
• Experience as Named People, for example NACWO
• Familiarity with specific techniques such as imaging or surgery (PIL module C)
• Next Steps
• If your passion is science and you want to be part of a successful team that makes a bigger impact on patients’ lives, then there’s no better place to be!
• This advert will be running from
• 28th April 2026
• and, we welcome your application as soon as possible, but ahead of the scheduled closing date of
• 8th May 2026.
• Date Posted
• 28-Apr-2026
• Closing Date
• 08-May-2026
• Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.