Animal Technician - £21,450 - £22,852 Huntingdon, England
Job description
Do you have a level 3 or higher qualification (certificate, diploma or NVQ) in animal care, animal management or animal technology?
Are you interested in using your qualifications to develop a rewarding career working with a range of laboratory animals?
Do you want to be a part of the world's leading drug development company?
At Labcorp Drug Development in Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, we are looking to recruit Animal Technicians to join our expanding team.
If your application is successful you may be eligible for a £1,000 sign on bonus!
Job responsibilities include:
Recording routine study data both manually and using electronic data capture systems.
Providing food, water and bedding to the animals.
Changing cages and associated equipment.
Assisting in the handling of animals for various procedures.
Performing cleaning duties within the animal rooms and facility.
Preparing equipment and materials for use on studies.
As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Labcorp Drug Development provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Labcorp Drug Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring to market 100% of the top 50 best selling drugs. Chances are, you or someone you know has benefitted from a medicine or medical device that Labcorp Drug Development helped develop.
What Labcorp Drug Development can offer you:
Three months of training and personal development to prepare you for your exams and the responsibility of holding a Home Office personal license under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Once you have obtained a Home Office personal license, you will continue to learn and develop, receiving training and support to progress through our career development programme.
Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and a contributory pension
Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry
Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning
Ability to work with a variety of different people and clients on wide- ranging projects
There will be weekend working requirements. When rostered to work one or both days at the weekend you will receive additional payments and an equal number of days off in the following week. There will be an opportunity to work additional overtime during the week and weekends that are not part of your scheduled week.
Education/Qualifications
Animal Care or Animal Management qualifications at Level 3 or higher
Experience
The ability to learn and have empathy with the animals; as well as the capability to develop the requisite skills
Previous experience working with or handling animals within the industry
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