Apprenticeship - Animal Care and Welfare Assistant - Pharmacology

Getting In Limited; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting apprenticeship in Animal Care and Welfare. This role involves maintaining animal welfare standards, cleaning and disinfecting facilities, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will gain hands-on experience while working alongside technical staff and learning to use various computer systems. Over 18 months, you will complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Animal Welfare, with remote learning and support in English and Maths. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.
• Attention to detail and organisation are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect animal cages and rooms, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Handle animals humanely and provide care according to company standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Tools

Computer software systems

Analytical balances

Job description

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Apprenticeship - Animal Care and Welfare Assistant - Pharmacology

Apply From: 12/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Employer

Labcorp

Vacancy Description

• Clean and disinfect animal cages, animal rooms, hallways and non-animal rooms as well as feeders, water bottles, and other supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and in particular those relating to Animal Welfare, GLP and Health & Safety.
• Collect data - manually or by use of a wide range of computer software systems.
• Handle animals humanely and appropriately for the species.
• Exercise and socialise animals relevant to the species.
• Provide animals with food, water, environmental enrichment, housing, etc. according to company standards.
• Work both individually and as part of a team.
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that you undertake.
• Work safely in the Animal House and lab areas, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems.
• Working alongside technical staff assist in the use of a wide and varied range of computer systems including analytical balances to collect data.
• Assist in the preparation of equipment and formulations.
• Assist / perform necropsies.
• Work towards gaining a Personal Home Office Licence.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprenticeship - Animal Care and Welfare Assistant - Pharmacology

Employer Description

As a leading contract research organisation, Labcorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Our services cover the preclinical, clinical and post-market phases of drug development, the product life cycles for medical device and diagnostics and development services paired with regulatory support for the chemical testing and crop protection industries.

Vacancy Location

Woolley Rd Alconbury Huntingdon PE28 4HS

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000307357

Key Dates

Apply From

12/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-01 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-08-11 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

You'll undertake an Apprenticeship in Animal Welfare over the course of 18 months. You will study for a Level 2 Apprenticeship, and Functional Skills in English and Maths if required. The learning is remote and is one day a week.

Learning Provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Contact Details

Aimee Joy

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical thinking, Team working

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