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Animal Care

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £17731/annum

Are you interested in a career as an Animal Technician?

Are you keen to work for an organisation that contributes to major developments in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and agrochemical products?

This company provides the broadest range of research models and related services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, government, academia, and other life science organisations. We pride ourselves in recruiting the best – professional, forward thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated people who are passionate about what we do and believe in what we stand for – making a difference in people’s lives.

We currently have an opportunity to join us as an Animal Technician within our Contract Breeding Services team. As an Animal Technician, you will provide animal husbandry for small animals and perform a wide variety of laboratory tasks and animal procedures. Our ideal candidate is someone who is keen to learn and passionate about animal welfare.

A typical day as an Animal Technician involves:

* Providing exceptional care to our animals, carrying out animal husbandry including:

* Provision of adequate fresh food and water

* Provision of environmental enrichment

* Ensuring enclosures and cages are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness

* Carrying out daily tasks which include temperature monitoring, animal checks and general housekeeping within the department

* Supporting the management of established breeding colonies

* Setting up of new breeding lines

* Carrying out a variety of laboratory tasks as instructed

* Ensuring that all animal husbandry and procedural records/data are up to date and accurate

* Carrying out tasks performed in accordance with company work instructions and procedures

* Providing weekend and bank holiday cover to ensure our animals are cared for 365 days per year

What we’re looking for:

* Strong empathy with animals – this is at the heart of everything we do

* Previous experience within an animal facility would be ideal, although we will offer full training to the right person

* Recognised qualification from either an Animal Care or scientific background

* Good communication, organisation, and time management skills

* Strong focus on both customer and quality

* Understanding of the organisation and the work performed on site

* Conscientious and professional attitude

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