Assistant Animal Technician 1 1

Charles River Laboratories; Tranent; On-site; GBP 21,645 - 26,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer contribution pension scheme

Bonus opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Tranent is seeking passionate Animal Technicians to join their team. The role involves performing routine and complex animal husbandry and clinical observations in a compliant laboratory.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of National 5 qualifications and a strong commitment to animal welfare. Starting salary is £24,050.50 per annum with additional benefits, including an employer contribution pension scheme and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a passion for working with animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• Ability to work in a regulatory compliant laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential care and well-being services to the animals.
• Provide positive interaction with animals.
• Participate in animal training programmes.
• Handle animals for procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the physical environment.
• Document animal behaviours and activities.

Skills

Passion for working with animals

Commitment to welfare

Good work ethic

Positive attitude

Reliable attendance

Education

Minimum of National 5 or equivalent qualifications

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe.

Job Summary

We are looking to expand our team of Animal Technicians at our world class facility in Tranent. Candidates must have a passion for working with animals, share our commitment to their welfare, and a minimum of National 5 or equivalent qualifications. In this role you will perform routine and moderately complex animal husbandry and clinical observations in a regulatory compliant laboratory setting.

Role

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

• Husbandry duties / 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
• Performing physical environment cleanliness and upkeep and maintaining accurate records
• Documenting animal behaviours and activities

Salary & Benefits

Starting pay of £24,050.50 per annum, and a generous benefits package including an 8% employer contribution pension scheme, volunteering and bonus opportunities.

Profile and Requirements

Skills and qualities needed:

• Passion for working with animals and commitment to welfare
• Minimum of National 5 or equivalent qualifications
• Good work ethic, positive attitude, reliable attendance
• Ability to work in a regulatory compliant laboratory setting