Flexible Operations Technician: Cross-Dept Roles

Charles River; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River seeks a Flexible Technician for its Flexible Operational department in Tranent. The role spans multiple operating areas, offering variety as you work with colleagues across the operation.

No two days will be the same, and you will support formulating, dispensing, husbandry, and regulatory procedures. The department provides broad exposure from Formulations to Necropsy, with training across the division and ongoing skill maintenance.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with a wide range of colleagues.
• Ability to use initiative and take ownership of tasks.
• Flexible and adaptive approach to operations.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to support peaks in operational workload across multiple departments.
• Assist formulating and dispensing test items for use in studies.
• Provide animal care and husbandry duties as required.
• Administer regulated procedures.
• Document clinical signs and observations in data systems.
• Maintain lab equipment and report faults.
• Prepare study files and assist with set‑up of studies.
• Conduct quality control checks as needed.
• Perform necropsy procedures when required.
• Undertake training across the division to support key functions.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

National 5 or equivalent

Job description

Charles River seeks a Flexible Technician for its Flexible Operational department in Tranent. The role spans multiple operating areas, offering variety as you work with colleagues across the operation.

No two days will be the same, and you will support formulating, dispensing, husbandry, and regulatory procedures. The department provides broad exposure from Formulations to Necropsy, with training across the division and ongoing skill maintenance.