Animal Technican

Norbrook; Newry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable laboratory company in Newry is seeking an Animal Technician to care for various species and manage data related to their care. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of experience working with animals, good teamwork skills, and the ability to work weekends. This position is full-time and offers a range of employee benefits including healthcare and annual leave.

Benefits

Free life assurance

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

32 days annual leave

Wedding leave

Company sick pay

Employee well-being initiatives

Employee assistance programme

On-site free parking

Subsidised canteen facilities

WeCare programme

Employee perks scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 years' experience working with animals.
• Experience recording data and working with paperwork.
• Ability to work weekends on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and monitoring of animals.
• Recording data relevant to animal care.
• Assisting with the maintenance of animal units.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Data recording

Animal handling

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Applications are invited for the position of an Animal Technician within the Research and Development department. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Clinical Veterinary Surgeon. He/she will care for a number of species on a daily basis including handling, feeding and recording of data associated with their care in accordance with the quality standards set by the company.

Main Activities/Tasks

• Feeding and general monitoring of animals.
• Recording of data relevant to the above activities.
• To assist with the maintenance of the animal units.
• To carry out any other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Essential Criteria:

• At least 1 years' experience working with animals.
• GCSE English or equivalent
• Experience recording data and working with paperwork.
• Ability to work weekends on a rota basis.
• Good teamwork skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working in a Good Laboratory Practice environment.

Job Details

• Duration: Full time, Fixed Term 12 month Maternity cover
• Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

Benefits

• Free life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave
• Wedding leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee assistance programme
• On-site free parking
• Subsidised canteen facilities
• WeCare programme - supporting the local community
• Employee perks scheme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities

Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.

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