Trainee Animal Technician

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 Eye, Suffolk. Labcorp is the largest employer for animal technicians in the UK and we need you!

Please note, due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available.

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

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

Experience

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

What can Labcorp offer you?

1. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
2. Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry
3. 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
4. Ability to work with a variety of different people and clients on wide ranging projects