King's College London

About us

King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, renowned for excellence in education and research. Within Research Management & Innovation, Biological Services provides specialist facilities, technical expertise, and advice to support high‑quality biomedical research involving animals. All work carried out within our facilities is subject to rigorous ethical review, strict regulatory oversight, and a strong commitment to the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement).

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Animal Technologist to support the effective day‑to‑day operation of King’s Biological Services Facilities (BSF). The post‑holder will support facility management in the smooth running of the BSF, helping to engender a strong culture of care within the unit and providing an excellent level of service in support of scientific research at King’s.

Key responsibilities will include the maintenance, care, and welfare of animals, ensuring full compliance with Home Office regulations and the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The role will also involve liaising with academic and research staff who use the BSF to ensure that appropriate services are offered and to assist in the delivery of those services.

The post‑holder will be responsible for supervising trainee and animal technicians in the absence of senior facility management and must demonstrate a flexible approach to work. They will be expected to work both independently and under supervision, as required, following appropriate training. The successful candidate must also be willing to use IT systems to ensure accurate record keeping.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria 

1.      In‑depth knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and associated Home Office regulatory requirements. 

2.      Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. 

3.      Qualification in animal technology to MIAT/level 3.  An equivalent qualification or experience may be considered.   

4.      Experience of breeding techniques, anaesthesia, euthanasia, removal of body fluids, etc. 

5.      Understanding of the principles and methods of biosecurity and containment. 

6.      Ability to work under pressure in a busy and demanding environment. 

7.      Willingness to work in any unit on any campus as directed and undertake CPD. 

Desirable criteria

1.      Degree in a biological-related subject. 

2.      Registered Animal Technologist (RAnTech) or similar professional registration. 

3.      Training in supervisory management skills. 

4.      Experience of staff supervision and management.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description 

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. 

The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.

We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.

When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.

We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are due to be held in May 2026.