In Vivo Support Technician (Fixed Term) Full Time

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. The role holder will work alongside the Blouet team, checking health and wellbeing of the animals, and supporting our in vivo experiments by performing experimental procedures, collecting and processing animal samples, writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and liaising 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.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click ‘Apply’ above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

The closing date for applications is: 18th June 2026. The interview date for the role is: week of 22nd June 2026

Please quote reference RG49824 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

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