The Blouet Lab at the Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge is looking for an animal technician to support in vivo work in mouse models. Research in the Blouet group investigates the mechanisms through which the brain senses food and controls appetite and body weight. We use various surgical models to deliver drugs into the brain or specific tissues (gut), or sample blood in awake mice. We combine these approaches with physiological assessments to measure weight gain, food intake, feeding behaviour, metabolism and glucose homeostasis.
We are looking for a candidate who shows care and empathy towards animals under their charge, embraces the 3R’s ethos, and is familiar with the legislative framework of the home office. Responsibilities:
- check the health and wellbeing of the animals
- support our in vivo experiments by performing experimental procedures
- collect and process animal samples
- write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- liaise between the Blouet team and the animal facility
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2029 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.
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