Assistant Animal Technician

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Tranent; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the safety assessment of new medicines seeks Animal Technicians for their Tranent facility on a 12-month contract. This physically demanding role includes animal husbandry, clinical observations, and interaction with animals to ensure their welfare. Candidates should have a passion for animal care, with the necessary qualifications and a good work ethic. Comprehensive training and benefits, including an 8% pension contribution, are offered.

Benefits

8% employer contribution pension scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Willingness to provide animal care and participate in training programmes.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in a laboratory setting.
• Document animal behaviours and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry and clinical observations.
• Deliver essential care and well-being services to the animals.
• Handle animals for procedures and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Passion for animals

Good work ethic

Positive attitude

Education

Minimum 4 Nat 5 or equivalent qualifications

Job description

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Job Summary

We are looking to expand our team of Animal Technicians at our world-class facility in Tranent on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

We are a progressive and close-knit team, working hard to ensure the safety of new medicines targeting life-threatening and debilitating diseases. We are especially proud of our contribution to developing Covid-19 vaccines. We are passionate about our animals, striving to provide the best possible care with a culture of continuous improvement.

Candidates must have a passion for working with animals and share our commitment to their welfare. In this role, you will perform routine and moderately complex animal husbandry and clinical observations in a regulatory-compliant laboratory setting. You should have a minimum of 4 Nat 5 or equivalent qualifications.

In return, we provide all the necessary training and support. A positive attitude and a good work ethic are essential, as we need reliable individuals with a good attendance record.

This is a physically demanding role, so you need to be active and on your feet for most of the working day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Husbandry duties and delivering essential care and well-being services to the animals
• Positive interaction with animals, including providing treats, fruits, and vegetables
• Participating in animal training programmes
• Handling animals for procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness and accurate records of the physical environment
• Documenting animal behaviours and activities

We offer a competitive starting pay of £12 per hour (annual salary of £23,842), along with a comprehensive benefits package including an 8% employer contribution pension scheme, volunteering opportunities, and bonuses.

If you believe you can be the difference and want to be part of a global team at the forefront of medical advances, please apply.

Due to a high volume of applications, if you have not heard from Charles River Laboratories Edinburgh within 3 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Profile and Requirements

About Safety Assessment
Charles River helps expedite preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. We conduct approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs annually in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO), providing a broad range of discovery and safety assessment services, supporting clients from target identification through preclinical development. We also support clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing activities. With over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in more than 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to support global clients, including pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions.

We are passionate about improving lives. Our mission, science, and purpose guide us, and we are proud to have supported the development of 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in the last five years.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively recruit talent from all backgrounds.