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Mouse Embryo and Spermatozoa Cryopreservation Course | Mary Lyon Centre Get the best training in our state of the art training facility built to provide courses in genetics, pathology, transgenics and more!

#Training: Cryopreservation allows long-term storage of embryos and sperm, providing a convenient way to preserve, protect, and transport your mouse line, as well as removing the need for continued animal breeding. Book your place on our Cryopreservation course now!

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It argues for evidence-based, transparent, and internationally aligned regulation that protects both animal welfare and the scientific value of preclinical research

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Critical uncertainties in preclinical research: Navigating trust, technology, and ethics Animal use in preclinical research is facing growing scientific, ethical and political scrutiny in Europe. Researchers are increasingly required to ju…

The MLC has contributed to a new short communication that summarises the outcomes of a Strategic Foresight Workshop held by members of the COST Action TEATIME last year to examine the future of animal research in Europe.

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#Training: Our new 2-day Using Conditional Transgenic Models course is designed for anyone using or planning to use conditional models and will equip trainees with a clear understanding of how these models function biologically, as well as the practical ways in which they can fail.

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Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians | Mary Lyon Centre Get the best training in our state of the art training facility built to provide courses in genetics, pathology, transgenics and more!

#Training: Our Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians course is for #technicians who would like to develop their lab skills, including processing blood samples, dose calculations, and use of standard equipment.

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A Legacy of Dedication: Celebrating Three Remarkable Careers at MRC Harwell | Mary Lyon Centre Get the best training in our state of the art training facility built to provide courses in genetics, pathology, transgenics and more!

Careers can be measured not just in years, but in impact on science and other people. As Christine Williamson and Mark and Jackie Harrison retire, we reflect back on decades of change and dedication and wish them all the very best for the adventures ahead!

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#Training: Basic lab skills are key to high quality, reproducible research. Our Practical Laboratory Skills course covers a range of basic skills, including use of standard equipment, such as centrifuges, balances, pipettes, and fume hoods

We have multiple dates scheduled, including 13th May:

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Practical Laboratory Skills | Mary Lyon Centre Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments, good laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing […]

#Training: Our Practical Laboratory Skills course covers basic theoretical and practical lab skills, including use of standard equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes, and balances

We have multiple dates through the year, including 15th July:

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Experimental Project Manager Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell | Salary: £52,253 per annum | MRC Band 3 | Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 | Fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover)

We are #hiring an Experimental Project Manager to provide a main point of contact between researchers and technicians by advising, planning, and organising experiments using genetically altered mouse models.

Apply by 29th March

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Our very own Michelle Stewart was presenting training initiatives at an #INFRAFRONTIER #INFRAPLUS meeting yesterday

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Using Conditional Transgenic Models | Mary Lyon Centre This course is designed for anyone working with conditional mouse models, including the Cre-Lox system and alternative recombinase platforms such as Flp, Dre, and Vika. These technologies provide researchers with the ability to manipulate gene expression in a spatially and/or temporally controlled manner, enabling precise investigation of biological processes that cannot be interrogated using traditional […]

#Training: Our new 2-day Using Conditional Transgenic Models course is designed for anyone using conditional models and will equip trainees with a clear understanding of how these models function biologically, as well as the practical ways in which they can fail:

www.har.mrc.ac.uk/training/cou...

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In Vivo Study Supervisor Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell | Salary: £42,159 | MRC Band 4-S2 | Closing date: 29 March 2026

We are #hiring an In Vivo Study Supervisor who will execute studies planned by the In Vivo Project Managers involving mouse models of diseases, such as cancers, mitochondrial disease and kidney disease

Apply by 29th March

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Mouse Genetics and Colony Management for Animal Technologists This course covers topics such as Mendelian gene inheritance and genetic crosses, as well as important colony management aspects

#Training: Our Mouse Genetics and Colony Management for Animal Technologists course introduces animal technicians and ECRs to the background of mouse genetics, genetic crosses, and calculations of breeding numbers.

Book a place on our April course now

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Experimental Project Manager Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell | Salary: £52,253 per annum | MRC Band 3 | Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 | Fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover)

We are #hiring an Experimental Project Manager to provide a main point of contact between researchers and technicians by advising, planning, and organising experiments using genetically altered mouse models.

Apply by 29th March

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Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians | Mary Lyon Centre Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is a valuable skill for all animal technicians. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including following COSHH risk assessments, best laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing reagents and […]

#Training: Our Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians course is for #technicians who would like to develop their lab skills, including processing blood samples, dose calculations, and use of standard equipment.

Join us in June:

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In Vivo Study Supervisor Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell | Salary: £42,159 | MRC Band 4-S2 | Closing date: 29 March 2026

We are #hiring an In Vivo Study Supervisor who will execute studies planned by the In Vivo Project Managers involving mouse models of diseases, such as cancers, mitochondrial disease and kidney disease

Apply by 29th March

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In Vivo Study Supervisor Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell | Salary: £42,159 | MRC Band 4-S2 | Closing date: 29 March 2026

We are #hiring an In Vivo Study Supervisor who will execute studies planned by the In Vivo Project Managers involving mouse models of diseases, such as cancers, mitochondrial disease and kidney disease

Apply by 29th March

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Practical Laboratory Skills | Mary Lyon Centre Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments, good laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing […]

#Training: Basic lab skills are key to high quality, reproducible research. Our Practical Laboratory Skills course covers a range of basic skills, including use of centrifuges, balances, pipettes, & fume hoods

We have multiple dates scheduled, including 13th May:

www.har.mrc.ac.uk/training/cou...

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Experimental Project Manager Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell | Salary: £52,253 per annum | MRC Band 3 | Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 | Fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover)

We are #hiring an Experimental Project Manager to provide a main point of contact between researchers and technicians by advising, planning, and organising experiments using genetically altered mouse models.

Apply by 29th March

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Best Practices in Laboratory Management | Mary Lyon Centre Laboratory management is a subject that is often learned on the job, with limited training opportunities for those new to the role. This course is aimed at both researchers who are new to management, and managers who are new to the laboratory setting. It will provide a foundation of knowledge in various areas of laboratory […]

#Training: Laboratory management is a subject that is often learned on the job, with limited training opportunities for those new to the role. This course is aimed at both researchers new to management and managers new to the lab setting.

www.har.mrc.ac.uk/training/cou...

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Mouse Genetics and Colony Management for Animal Technologists This course covers topics such as Mendelian gene inheritance and genetic crosses, as well as important colony management aspects

#Training: Our Mouse Genetics and Colony Management for Animal Technologists course introduces animal technicians and ECRs to the background of mouse genetics, genetic crosses, and calculations of breeding numbers.

Book a place on our April course now

www.har.mrc.ac.uk/training/cou...

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IT Systems Engineer - MLC 2772 - Medical Research Council Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire. Vacancy: IT Systems Engineer - MLC 2772. Closing Date: 01/03/2026, 23:55

Our IT Services team is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to assist with the management and maintenance of a modern and robust IT infrastructure across a wide range of platforms.

Develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative Informatics department!

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Practical Laboratory Skills | Mary Lyon Centre Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments, good laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing […]

#Training: Our Practical Laboratory Skills course covers basic theoretical and practical lab skills, including use of standard equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, pipettes, and balances

We have multiple dates through the year, including 18th March:

www.har.mrc.ac.uk/training/cou...

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Animal Technician - MLC 2781 - Medical Research Council Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire. Vacancy: Animal Technician - MLC 2781. Closing Date: 02/03/2026, 23:55

We are #hiring an Animal #Technician to provide high quality husbandry and ensure the health and welfare of experimental mice, while maintaining meticulous record-keeping of all animal-related work.

Apply by 2nd March:

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Summer Placements 2026 GenerationResearch provides paid research and technical experiences with a focus on widening access and increasing inclusivity to these important opportunities.

As in previous years, we are partnering with #GenerationResearch to offer a 10-week paid summer placement for students at the University of York and across Yorkshire, Humberside, and Teesside!

Find out more and apply before the deadline on 27th February:

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Animal Technician - MLC 2781 - Medical Research Council Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire. Vacancy: Animal Technician - MLC 2781. Closing Date: 02/03/2026, 23:55

We are #hiring an Animal #Technician to provide high quality husbandry and ensure the health and welfare of experimental mice, while maintaining meticulous record-keeping of all animal-related work.

Apply by 2nd March:

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Best Practices in Laboratory Management | Mary Lyon Centre Laboratory management is a subject that is often learned on the job, with limited training opportunities for those new to the role. This course is aimed at both researchers who are new to management, and managers who are new to the laboratory setting. It will provide a foundation of knowledge in various areas of laboratory […]

#Training: Laboratory management is a subject that is often learned on the job, with limited training opportunities for those new to the role. Our new course is aimed at both researchers new to management and managers new to the lab setting.

www.har.mrc.ac.uk/training/cou...

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Summer Placements 2026 GenerationResearch provides paid research and technical experiences with a focus on widening access and increasing inclusivity to these important opportunities.

As in previous years, we are partnering with #GenerationResearch to offer a 10-week paid summer placement for students at the University of York and across Yorkshire, Humberside, and Teesside!

Find out more and apply before the deadline on 27th February:

bit.ly/4sP98cB

#SummerPlacements

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Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians | Mary Lyon Centre Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is a valuable skill for all animal technicians. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including following COSHH risk assessments, best laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing reagents and […]

#Training: Our new Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians course is for #technicians who would like to develop their lab skills, including processing blood samples, dose calculations, and use of standard equipment.

Join us in June:

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IT Systems Engineer - MLC 2772 - Medical Research Council Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire. Vacancy: IT Systems Engineer - MLC 2772. Closing Date: 01/03/2026, 23:55

Our IT Services team is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to assist with the management and maintenance of a modern and robust IT infrastructure across a wide range of platforms.

Develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative Informatics department!

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