Versatile Operations Technician: Cross-Dept Impact

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Tranent; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is hiring a Flexible Technician in Tranent to join a newly formed Flexible Operational team. You will rotate across multiple departments, performing tasks from Formulations to Necropsy and supporting peaks in workload.

The role emphasizes adaptability, teamwork, and initiative as you work with colleagues across the operation and learn diverse aspects of the technical services. A home office license is a future ambition for the candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five National 5 grades or equivalent.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing daily tasks.
• Clear communication with a wide range of colleagues.
• Ability to take initiative and own tasks across the operation.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to support peaks in operational workload across multiple functional departments.
• Support formulating and dispensing test items for use in scientific studies.
• Deliver essential care to animals including husbandry duties.
• Administer regulated procedures and document findings in data systems.
• Manage lab equipment and report faults or issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

No degree required

Five National 5 grades

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is hiring a Flexible Technician in Tranent to join a newly formed Flexible Operational team. You will rotate across multiple departments, performing tasks from Formulations to Necropsy and supporting peaks in workload.

The role emphasizes adaptability, teamwork, and initiative as you work with colleagues across the operation and learn diverse aspects of the technical services. A home office license is a future ambition for the candidate.