Technician (Fixed-Term, Internal Only)
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 26, 2026
Job Description:
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
The University of Nottingham is seeking a practical and enthusiastic Research Animal Support Technician to assist in funded research projects that aim to reduce methane emissions and increase the feed efficiency and welfare of dairy cattle. Your role involves working with other technical staff and researchers based at the Sutton Bonington campus. This role involves managing the feeding and evaluation of dairy cattle. You will be responsible for the maintenance and calibration of machinery designed to feed dairy cattle, and the observation, sampling and handling of dairy cattle. Your role will involve data recording, sample collection, use of Microsoft products and evaluation. The role will involve some weekend work, for which you will receive competitive remuneration.
Some of the main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Use, calibrate and maintain equipment associated with the feeding and management of dairy cattle, including individual feeding equipment, sample collection, and measurement equipment.
- Support academic staff, students, and technicians in animal handling, diet feeding, and the setting up and operation of feeding and monitoring equipment, along with sample collection, processing, and data collation.
- Assist in the daily husbandry requirements of the dairy cow and calf research units, in particular the feeding of animals, and occasional associated weekend work.
- Support academic staff and technical team in the delivery of technology transfer events
The successful candidate will have the following;
- Experience in the maintenance and operation of feeding equipment and working with dairy cattle
- Computer literate, with experience in using Microsoft Office suite applications.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage own workload, and work as part of a team
What we offer
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
This is a full time (36.25 hours) post, fixed-term position available until 30/04/2027.
If you are interested about the position, please click apply now and submit your details.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jean Margerison - [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026
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Job Description:
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
The University of Nottingham is seeking a practical and enthusiastic Research Animal Support Technician to assist in funded research projects that aim to reduce methane emissions and increase the feed efficiency and welfare of dairy cattle. Your role involves working with other technical staff and researchers based at the Sutton Bonington campus. This role involves managing the feeding and evaluation of dairy cattle. You will be responsible for the maintenance and calibration of machinery designed to feed dairy cattle, and the observation, sampling and handling of dairy cattle. Your role will involve data recording, sample collection, use of Microsoft products and evaluation. The role will involve some weekend work, for which you will receive competitive remuneration.
Some of the main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Use, calibrate and maintain equipment associated with the feeding and management of dairy cattle, including individual feeding equipment, sample collection, and measurement equipment.
- Support academic staff, students, and technicians in animal handling, diet feeding, and the setting up and operation of feeding and monitoring equipment, along with sample collection, processing, and data collation.
- Assist in the daily husbandry requirements of the dairy cow and calf research units, in particular the feeding of animals, and occasional associated weekend work.
- Support academic staff and technical team in the delivery of technology transfer events
The successful candidate will have the following;
- Experience in the maintenance and operation of feeding equipment and working with dairy cattle
- Computer literate, with experience in using Microsoft Office suite applications.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage own workload, and work as part of a team
What we offer
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
This is a full time (36.25 hours) post, fixed-term position available until 30/04/2027.
If you are interested about the position, please click apply now and submit your details.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jean Margerison - [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
#LI-DNI
#INT
Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026
Category: Internal Only
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