Breeding Team Supervisor Manchester (Full-time, on-site) £28,000 £37,000 (Dependent on experience) Permanent About the Role We are supporting a leading research institute in Manchester to recruit a Breeding Team Supervisor within their Biological Resources Unit. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone experienced in mice or rodent breeding who is confident supervising teams and supporting the day-to-day running of a busy facility. You will be a visible presence on the ground, overseeing operations, managing workloads, and making key decisions as situations arise. Working closely with researchers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure the smooth running of breeding programmes while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and compliance. Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise the day-to-day running of the transgenic breeding facility and teamLead and coordinate workloads, ensuring tasks are delivered efficiently and to a high standard Act as a key decision-maker on the floor, resolving operational issues as they ariseManage breeding colonies, maintaining accurate records and updating colony management systems Carry out hands-on work including animal husbandry and procedural work (e.g. IP injections, dissections)Ensure compliance with the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and all welfare standards Work collaboratively with researchers, licence holders, and internal teamsSupport continuous improvement and maintain high operational and welfare ..... full job details .....