Animal Care Associate

Laboratory Corporation; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organization in Harrogate is hiring an Animal Care Associate. This full-time role offers career training and development, including accredited Animal Science qualifications. Responsibilities include caring for various animals, maintaining enclosures, and ensuring their wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits package

Structured training and development programme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Maths and English; through study or work experience.
• Educational standards may include relevant qualifications in animal technology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Acclimatisation of animals to surroundings and maintaining enclosures.
• Cleaning kennels, feeding, exercising dogs, and recording vital information.

Skills

Proficiency in Maths

Proficiency in English

Passion for animals

Reliable

Hardworking approach

Education

Institute of Animal Technology qualification

Relevant BTEC National/Higher National Diploma

Relevant degree

Job description

Are you looking for a role with training and career progression opportunities?

Are you passionate about caring for animals?

Would you like to work with a variety of animals including rodents, dogs and primates?

At Labcorp in Harrogate, we are looking to recruit an Animal Care Associate to join our expanding team.

Job responsibilities include:

• Acclimatisation of animals to their surroundings.

• Ensuring that animal enclosures are maintained.

• Cleaning out kennels, pens and cages and changing bedding.

• Exercising dogs and socialising with the animals.

• Feeding and watering animals.

• Accurately recording vital animal information like body weights.

As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Labcorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Labcorp 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 helped develop.

What Labcorp can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and benefits package

• Structured training and development programme, which includes gaining accredited Animal Science andTechnology qualifications, as well as structured career progression.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Working hours are Monday to Friday 7.45am until 4.00pm and one out of three weekends.

Education/Qualifications

• Proficiency in both Maths and English; gained through either academic study or professional work experience.

• Educational standard may include an Institute of Animal Technology qualification, a relevant BTEC National/Higher National Diploma or relevant degree.

Experience

• Previous experience working with animals in a regulated environment is advantageous but not essential.

• Passion for our industry

• Enthusiastic and committed attitude

• Reliable, with a hardworking approach to the job

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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