Member of the Institute of Animal Technology and or the Laboratory Animal Science Association Experience Knowledgeable in the application of GLP background. the ASPA regulations. Experience in the training of licensees and the assessment of competence. Experience in the management and development of technical teams Experience of working with and influencing Home Office licence holders. Experience in a relevant management/supervisory role. Proven technical knowledge and practical ability. Statutory/Legal Holder of a Home Office personal Current or recent holder of a licence Home Office project licence Full driving licence NACWO qualified with experience as a NACWO or deputy NACWO Decision Making independently by the role holder Instruction to research colleagues and other staff (of all levels of seniority) to ensure compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Organisation of monthly working arrangements within the technical Arrangements for of hours’ weekend and bank/university holiday cover by technical ‘out staff Production of research grant estimates Ensuring adequate control of consumable items and maintenance of equipment Ensuring provision of appropriate security and maintenance of environmental control taken in collaboration with others Assessment of animal health and wellbeing Development of BSU capability to meet specific research requirements Setting performance targets for BSU senior and for the facility as a whole. Staffing levels required to maintain operational capability Development of the Home Office training courses Development of LabTracks functionality and roll-out referred to the appropriate line manager (Director of BSU) by the role holder Issues of compliance under the Animal’s (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Animal welfare issues Disciplinary issues Additional Information The role holder must be highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills in order to meet Home Office and University expectations and deliver the quality of service associated with this demanding role. A flexible attitude to the demands of this role, with the necessary vocational approach required to provide cover outside the core working hours is a mandatory requirement. The role holder will be a member of the call’ BSU team. ‘on
Member of the Institute of Animal Technology and or the Laboratory Animal Science Association Experience Knowledgeable in the application of the ASPA regulations. Experience in the training of licensees and the assessment of competence. Experience in the management and development of technical teams Experience of working with and influencing Home Office licence holders. Experience in a relevant management/supervisory role. Proven technical knowledge and practical ability. GLP background. Statutory/Legal Holder of a Home Office personal licence Full driving licence Current or recent holder of a Home Office project licence NACWO qualified with experience as a NACWO or deputy NACWO Decision Making independently by the role holder Instruction to research colleagues and other staff (of all levels of seniority) to ensure compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Organisation of monthly working arrangements within the technical Arrangements for ‘out of hours’ weekend and bank/university holiday cover by technical staff Production of research grant estimates Ensuring adequate control of consumable items and maintenance of equipment Ensuring provision of appropriate security and maintenance of environmental control taken in collaboration with others Assessment of animal health and wellbeing Development of BSU capability to meet specific research requirements Setting performance targets for BSU senior and for the facility as a whole. Staffing levels required to maintain operational capability Development of the Home Office training courses Development of LabTracks functionality and roll-out referred to the appropriate line manager (Director of BSU) by the role holder Issues of compliance under the Animal’s (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Animal welfare issues Disciplinary issues Additional Information The role holder must be highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills in order to meet Home Office and University expectations and deliver the quality of service associated with this demanding role. A flexible attitude to the demands of this role, with the necessary vocational approach required to provide cover outside the core working hours is a mandatory requirement. The role holder will be a member of the ‘on call’ BSU team.
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