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Animal Technician £21,450 - £22,852

Employer
Labcorp
Location
Eye, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Start date
1 Mar 2023
Closing date
23 Mar 2023

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Discipline
Clinical Research
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

Do you have a level 3 or higher qualification (certificate, diploma or NVQ) inanimal 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 Eye, Suffolk, we are looking to recruit Animal Technicians to join our expanding team.

If your application is successful you may be eligible for a £2,000 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 companiesbring 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


PLEASE NOTE - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THESE ROLES

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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Company

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

 

 

 

 

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Location
Maidenhead Office Park
Westacott Way
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead
SL6 3QH
United Kingdom

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