Animal Care Associate

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an expanding team as an Animal Care Associate at a leading contract research organization in Harrogate. This full-time role offers structured training and career progression opportunities, allowing you to work with a variety of animals. You'll be responsible for acclimatising animals, maintaining enclosures, and ensuring their well-being. With a competitive salary and benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference in the industry. Embrace this opportunity to grow in a supportive environment dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Structured training and development programme

Accredited Animal Science qualifications

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Maths and English through study or work experience.
• Qualifications in Animal Science and Technology are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Acclimatise animals to their surroundings and maintain enclosures.
• Feed, exercise, and socialise with animals, recording vital information.

Skills

Animal Care

Maths Proficiency

English Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

Institute of Animal Technology qualification

BTEC National/Higher National Diploma

Relevant Degree

Job description

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HAR Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited

Location:

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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 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 helped develop.

What Labcorp can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and benefits package
• Structured training and development programme, which includes gaining accredited Animal Science and Technology 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:

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.

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