Trainee Animal Care Technician

HAR Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking a Trainee Animal Care Technician to join our team to support routine care for laboratory animals. The role includes acclimatising animals, maintaining enclosures, cleaning kennels, socialising with dogs, feeding and recording vital data, with the stated weekly schedule and overtime on weekends as required.

The ideal candidate has GCSE level or equivalent, a passion for animal care, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• GCSE level qualification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Acclimatisation of animals to their surroundings.
• Ensuring that animal enclosures are maintained.
• Cleaning out kennels, pens and cages and changing bedding.
• Exercising dogs and socialising with the animals.
• Handling, feeding and watering animals.
• Accurately recording vital animal information like body weights.

Education

GCSE Level or Equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Trainee Animal Care Technician to join our team in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7.45am – 4pm, Friday 7.45am – 3.30pm. 1 in 3 weekends as overtime.

Job Responsibilities

• Acclimatisation of animals to their surroundings.
• Ensuring that animal enclosures are maintained.
• Cleaning out kennels, pens and cages and changing bedding.
• Exercising dogs and socialising with the animals.
• Handling, feeding and watering animals.
• Accurately recording vital animal information like body weights.

Minimum Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Level or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Animal Care Level 2 OR Animal Management Level 3 Institute of Animal Technology qualification

Additional Job Standards

• Previous experience working with animals
• Passion for our industry
• Enthusiastic and committed attitude
• Reliable, with a hardworking approach to the job

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference.

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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.