Trainee Animal Technician

Laboratory Corporation; Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Trainee Animal Technicians to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work with animals while receiving comprehensive training and development support. You will be responsible for providing care to animals, maintaining their environment, and assisting in various procedures. With a commitment to career progression, you will have the opportunity to gain accredited qualifications and advance in the field. Join a company that values your growth and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health cover and a contributory pension. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to start your career in the scientific industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health cover

Contributory pension

Career development opportunities

Mentoring and training support

Qualifications

• Desirable Animal Care qualifications at Level 2 or higher.
• 5 GCSE passes including Maths, English, and Science required.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water, and bedding to animals.
• Assist in handling animals for various procedures.
• Record routine study data using electronic systems.

Skills

Empathy with animals

Ability to learn

Education

Animal Care or Animal Management qualifications

5 GCSE passes including Maths, English, and Science

Tools

Electronic data capture systems

Job description

Are you interested in working with animals?

Do you want to build a career working for a company that is committed to making the world a better place?

Are you looking for a job that offers training and development?

If so, this could be the role for you!

As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Labcorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Labcorp has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring to market 100% of the top 50 best selling drugs. Chances are, you or someone you know has benefitted from a medicine or medical device that Labcorp helped develop.

Labcorp is looking for Trainee Animal Technicians to join our growing team in Alconbury, Cambridgeshire. Labcorp is the largest employer for animal technicians in the UK and we need you!

We fully support our technicians through our comprehensive training and development programme which includes gaining accredited Animal Science and Technology qualifications, as well as structured career progression. Following successful completion of a 6 months probation period, and meeting all early career training requirements – you will be eligible for your first career progression and pay review. You may also be considered for the training required to obtain a Home Office personal licence.

As a Trainee Animal Technician, your main responsibilities will be:

1. Providing food, water and bedding to the animals
2. Changing cages and associated equipment
3. Assisting in the handling of animals for various procedures
4. Performing cleaning duties within the animal rooms and facility
5. Preparing equipment and materials for use on studies
6. Recording routine study data both manually and using electronic data capture systems

There will be weekend working requirements. When rostered to work one or both days at the weekend you will receive additional payments (included in the above) and an equal number of days off in the following week. There will be an opportunity to work additional overtime during the week and weekends that are not part of your scheduled week.

Education/Qualifications

• Animal Care or Animal Management qualifications at Level 2 or higher are desirable but not essential
• 5 GCSE passes or equivalent qualifications including Maths, English and Science

Experience

• The ability to learn and have empathy with the animals; as well as the capability to develop the requisite skills
• Previous experience working with animals is beneficial

What can Labcorp offer you?

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
• Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry
• Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning
• Ability to work with a variety of different people and clients on wide ranging projects

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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