Animal Technician Margate, England
Job description
For nearly 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Salary - £19,838 - £10.90 ph from April 2023
Full Time 35 Hours Per Week (Sunday - Thursday) - Please note throughout training this position will be working Monday - Friday
Sunday - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm or 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Job Summary
To assist in the day to day welfare and maintenance of animal colonies within a barrier production area, to include, colony management, husbandry and animal order processing (will also include occasional weekend and Bank Holiday work on a rota system).
Demonstrate strict compliance with bio-security, Home Office, AAALAC and Production processes/guidelines identifying and initiating own training/retraining where required
Education/Ability
- 3 GCSE at level C or equivalent
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly with other members of the team.
- Good personal organisation.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Numeracy.
- Commitment to excellence.
- Ability to work under strict hygiene conditions.
- Must have own means of transport.
Benefits: Life assurance, bonus, career development, training opportunities, free onsite parking, subsidised staff room, pay for participation on volunteer days, on-site team building, charity fundraising days, employee engagement programs.
Pension plan: 1st year employee -Company contribution 4% - Employee 4%, after one year: Company 5% -Employee 3%. After three years: Company contribution 9%
Holidays - 26 days + 8 for Public holidays
If you are highly motivated and possess the skill set required, we would love to hear from you.
About Research Models & Services
Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.
