Lab Animal Technician: Care, Training & Observations

Charles River Laboratories; Tranent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer contribution pension

Volunteering

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Tranent is expanding its Animal Technician team. This role involves performing routine and moderately complex animal husbandry and clinical observations in a regulated lab setting, supporting the safety of new medicines and the welfare of animals.

No degree is required; starting pay is £24,557.62 per annum with an 8% employer pension, volunteering and bonus opportunities. The role is on-site with opportunities for fixed-term or permanent contracts and requires good

Qualifications

• Passion for working with animals and their welfare.
• Minimum of Nat 5 or equivalent qualifications.
• Reliable with good attendance record.
• Willingness to work on your feet in a physical role.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Animal care

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

No degree required

Job description

Charles River Laboratories in Tranent is expanding its Animal Technician team. This role involves performing routine and moderately complex animal husbandry and clinical observations in a regulated lab setting, supporting the safety of new medicines and the welfare of animals.

No degree is required; starting pay is £24,557.62 per annum with an 8% employer pension, volunteering and bonus opportunities. The role is on-site with opportunities for fixed-term or permanent contracts and requires good