Cefas • Weymouth
About this role
To support the operation of the Cefas Weymouth Aquarium Facility under the leadership of the Aquarium Facility’s Systems manager.
To support the work of the Aquarium Services team by maintaining high biosecurity standards across all Aquarium Services areas through effective housekeeping.
Further systems support would include tasks such as equipment calibration, equipment storage, systems maintenance duties, tank and general cleaning/sterilisation, wet-work study set-ups and decommissioning.
To ensure that work aligns with Home Office, Biosecurity, and Health and safety requirements.
To develop and apply skills on aquaculture biosecurity practices and aquaculture operations and aquarium relevant life support systems (flow through and recirculating systems, water, heating, aeration, lighting).
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Person specification
Person specification and essential criteria section
The following are essential criteria required for this role and you must be able to demonstrate your skills and experience in the following areas:
Able to demonstrate your skills and experience in technical work and system setups.
Have an interest in learning about the ethical issues surrounding the use of protected aquatic animals in research and be willing to support animal care.
A full clean driving licence valid for driving in the UK.
Licences
Candidates must demonstrate having a full clean driving licence valid for driving in the UK as stated in the person specification and essential criteria section.