This position, funded by APC Microbiome Ireland, supports the operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance of the Biological Services Unit (BSU) at University College Cork. The postholder will provide technical and operational support to research programmes under the direction of the Manager and Deputy Manager. The role involves conducting a range of laboratory and animal facility duties, including data collection and record management, preparation laboratory materials, operation and…
maintenance of equipment and supporting approved research procedures. The postholder will contribute to the efficient running of the laboratory and animal research facilities while ensuring compliance with established protocols and project requirements.
The role includes responsibility for maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare through the provision of daily husbandry, welfare monitoring and participation in weekend and out-of-hours rotas as required. The postholder will maintain laboratory and animal facility inventories, ensure equipment is properly maintained and available, support training and practical demonstrations and uphold rigorous standards of health, safety, hygiene, and record keeping.
The successful candidate will possess knowledge of regulatory requirements governing preclinical animal research, including Scientific Animal Protection legislation and Directive 2010/63/EU. Experience working within a Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) or high-containment animal facility, together with qualifications or relevant experience in laboratory animal science, animal management, or animal care and welfare, will enable the postholder to support research activities while ensuring compliance with ethical, scientific and welfare standards.
UCC is an accredited research organisation and as such can form hosting agreements with third country nationals (and non-EEA nationals) for the purpose of conducting research in the University.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: APC funded support in the BSU
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/.
The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to the BSU Manager at BSUManager@ucc.ie
For further information on the hiring unit, please see: https://www.ucc.ie/en/bsu/
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives
Salary: €34,129 - €44,311 p.a (IUA RA Salary Scale)
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to hrresearchqueries@ucc.ie quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 30th October 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
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