PE Global is recruiting an Animal Care Technician for our animal health client based in Milton Keynes. The rate range this role is £23.94 - £32.02 p/h and the role is an initial 12-month contract.
Responsibilities:
* In compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Company study requirements provides direct animal care and indirect support of the animal colony.
* Manages the receipt, storage and distribution of critical research suppliers.
* Conducts animal inventories and ensures that animal identification cards reflect current data.
* Manages the program for animal grooming and conducts technician level physical exams on animals within the vivarium and housed off-site.
* Provides for the environmental enrichment of the animals.
* Validates the proper functioning of equipment. Position will receive direction and support.
Requirements:
* GMP Compliance experience
* A valid driver's license
* Knowledge of Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
* Experience in Animal Husbandry
* MS Word and Excel
* Able to communicate at all levels and across all functions
* Good Time Management in a high flow Animal unit/ Laboratory
* Flexible approach to changing priorities
* Attention to detail
* GCSE or equivalent in English, Mathematics, Science.
Please note PE Global cannot assist with any sponsorship. Candidates will need to hold a valid visa to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.