Experienced Animal Technician

Location: Ledbury, Herefordshire

Hours: 37.5hrs per week plus 1 in 3 weekends

Are you an experienced Animal Technician with a passion for animal welfare and scientific advancement? Whether you’re already licensed or looking to expand your skills, we want to hear from you!

We’re seeking dedicated professionals, ideally licensed, with some familiarity with conducting experimental procedures in regulatory toxicology studies. If you hold an IAT qualification, that’s a strong advantage – but above all, we're looking for individuals eager to grow, learn, and contribute to our meaningful work.

Not yet a personal licence holder? No problem. We offer comprehensive, high-quality training designed to support your development and help you gain your licence, essential certifications and new skills.

Who we are:

Sequani is a contract research organisation based in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. We conduct regulatory safety testing to help make the world a safer place.

As a Gold Investors in People organisation, we are confident that we can offer a varied role, together with a good range of company benefits and excellent career progression. Our customers frequently complement us on our friendly, professional, and high-quality service and we inject commitment and purpose into everything we do.

Our Laboratory Animal Science department comprises of several distinct animal facilities, each with a specific focus based on species and/or study type. The LAS team is made up of staff across various grades and levels of experience. Unlike many other establishments in the industry, our team members receive extensive cross-training and are proficient in a wide range of techniques and procedures across all species housed within the facilities.

Role Overview:

As an Animal Technician, your role will centre on performing regulated procedures such as blood sampling and dosing. However, husbandry remains a key part of the role – including feeding, watering, cage changing, and general care across a range of laboratory species.

You'll play a vital role in delivering high standards of welfare and enrichment, including positive reinforcement training and daily well-being checks. Your contribution will directly support the high-quality science we conduct.

An understanding of the legislation governing the use of animals in research is important, along with strong communication skills – you'll be sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with colleagues as part of a collaborative team.

At Sequani, we carry out a wide variety of regulatory toxicology studies, including reproductive and juvenile work. Our training programme is designed to build your confidence and capability across species and procedures, helping you become as skilled and versatile as possible.

What you can expect from the role:

Hands-on involvement in both procedural and husbandry tasks

Training and support to work across a range of species and study types

A collaborative environment focused on high standards of animal care and scientific quality

Variable working hours, including participation in a weekend rota:

Weekend working: 1 in 3 weekends

A physically active role requiring reliable transport due to shift patterns and occassional out of hours work

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for individuals with a real passion for animal care, who are motivated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference through meaningful work.

A foundational understanding of animal behaviour, anatomy, and environmental welfare is essential -but don’t worry, we provide full training, even for those coming in with a degree.

Hands-on experience performing regulated procedures in a scientific setting

A genuine passion for animal care, with a strong commitment to the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement)

A team player who communicates clearly and collaborates effectively

Confident working independently and taking initiative when needed

Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow complex protocols precisely

A curious mind with a keen interest in the science behind our work

Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to changing priorities

Willingness to provide occasional animal care, outside of standard hours

Self-driven and motivated to continuously learn and grow

What we can offer you:

We are a small friendly company with an unrivalled focus on Quality and Customer service. We pride ourselves in offering competitive salaries and benefits. We offer a Health cash plan, including 24hr GP support line. A life insurance policy for 4x your annual salary, as well as local and countrywide corporate gym memberships. We also have an employee discount scheme to cover all your shopping and holiday discounts needs.

Submit your application today to join a team devoted to improving animal welfare and driving scientific progress, where your work will directly contribute to impactful research outcomes