Applying for - Anatomical Pathology and Laboratory Technician
Location: Exeter
Job Type: Perm
Description: We have a new and exciting opportunity for an organised and flexible individual to join our team as an Anatomical Pathology and Laboratory Technician.
Position: Anatomical Pathology and Laboratory Technician (1868)
Location: Honiton
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £23,259 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 2nd March 2025
The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day.
In this role, you will work in both the clinical pathology and anatomical pathology environment. You will provide in-house clinical pathology services to Veterinary Surgeons and help ensure that post mortem examinations are carried out to the highest standards possible.
About you:
* A degree or equivalent in a biological or animal science.
* Previous biological laboratory experience.
* Proven experience and demonstrable comfort in carcass handling and dissection.
* Competent IT skills.
* A self-motivated team player.
* Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
* Full valid driving licence.
About the role: Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out routine haematology, biochemistry and endocrinology on blood samples submitted by our veterinary teams and promptly highlighting abnormal results.
* Carrying out routine faecal parasitology on faecal samples submitted to the laboratory.
* Performing PCR tests on samples submitted from donkeys and mules with suspected infectious diseases.
* Supporting the Laboratory Manager in the training of new staff and the teaching of students and visitors to the laboratory.
* Collecting deceased donkeys, assisting with the dissection of the carcass, and delivering carcass to external contractors for disposal.
* Setting up the PM room for examination and obtaining case history from the veterinary surgeon.
* Collection of samples during PM examination as directed by the pathologist.
What we offer in return: This is a part-time, permanent role starting as soon as possible, working 30 hours per week, 08.00-16.30, Tuesday-Friday. Flexibility will be required for weekend working as part of the team rota.
Benefits: Competitive pension, life assurance, 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), wellbeing team, healthshield plan, free parking, and more.
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 2 March 2025.
The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people, expecting all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment.
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