Necropsy Technician I

Charles River Laboratories; Tranent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Tranent, East Lothian, is seeking Technician Level I for a laboratory role focused on pathology tissue analysis within a dedicated team.

No prior experience is required; full training will be provided. The role involves sample collection, processing, and following study protocols, with flexible hours and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training will be provided.
• Must be responsible with a strong work ethic and able to commit to role.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly carrying out pathology laboratory procedures within this specialist team.
• Sample collection and sample preparation prior to and post fixation.
• Perform procedures as required by Study Protocol and SOP within routine laboratory studies.

Skills

Pathology procedures

Sample collection

Laboratory techniques

Flexibility

Quality-focused

Education

Minimum 5 standard grades

Job description

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people's lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people's lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

We are seeking Technician Level I's within a Laboratory based environment for our Safety Assessment site located at Tranent, East Lothian. We have a mix of fixed term contract and permanent opportunities.

About The Laboratory

Due to our continued growth and success, we can offer rewarding opportunities in a research environment. Working as a Technician I, you will join a team which is predominantly involved with pathological tissue analysis for purposes of identifying disease, a specialized part of the drug development process. Successful applicants may also receive cross training within the wider operational group. Some tissue processing and other routine laboratory methods could potentially become part of this role. The post requires no previous experience as full training will be provided to the successful candidate. If you are a responsible person, with a strong work ethic and can commit fully to your role within Charles River, you are welcome to apply for this role.

The Following Are Responsibilities Related To The Technician Role

• Predominantly carrying out pathology laboratory procedures within this specialist team requiring niche technical skill and knowledge
• Sample collection and sample preparation prior to and post fixation
• Completing such procedures as required by Study Protocol and SOP within routine laboratory studies

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Technician position:

• A minimum of 5 standard grades or equivalent
• Flexible approach to suit the needs of the business
• Able to work flexible hours to suit business requirements, including overtime
• Commitment to quality and meeting deadlines
• Ability to sustain bench working conditions for long periods of time

The following are interests and attributes desirable for the Technician position:

• Passion for Animal Welfare
• Passion for improving the quality of life of patients