Type: Full-timeLocation: Brighton — On-siteCompensation: £38,000–£48,000/year, in accordance with experienceThe RoleNetholabs is building AI grounded in biological intelligence.
We record petascale, high-resolution neurobehavioural data from living systems and use it to train neural foundation models — a new substrate for the next generation of AI, robotics, and personalised intelligence.
We aim to greatly reduce the burden of animals used in basic scientific research and pharmacological work, with eventual removal and replacement by in silico models.
We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Animal Research Technician to support the day-to-day care and use of animals in our Brighton research programme.
Working under our veterinary and welfare leads, you'll be responsible for daily husbandry, supporting behavioural data collection sessions, assisting with licensed procedures, and keeping our facility running to a high standard.
This is an execution role: you'll follow established protocols and Home Office standards precisely, and help make sure animal welfare and data quality are never compromised.
ResponsibilitiesHusbandry & WelfareCarry out daily husbandry: feeding, housing checks, and enrichmentMonitor animal health and welfare, and flag concerns promptlyMaintain accurate welfare and health records in line with Home Office and AWERB requirementsBehavioural Testing & Data CollectionSupport behavioural and neurobehavioural data collection sessions following established SOPsHandle animals calmly and consistently to minimise stress during testingLog sessions accurately and flag anything anomalousLicensed ProceduresAssist with regulated procedures under the relevant Home Office project licence (PPL)Work towards or hold a Home Office Personal Licence (PIL) for the species and procedures involvedFollow ASPA (Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986).