An exciting opportunity exists for experienced and trainee Animal Technicians to join our regulatory toxicology team in Gosport, near Portsmouth.
You will be joining an independent contract testing laboratory at a time of significant growth, with a dynamic team that combines impeccable scientific credentials with a passion for animal welfare and implementation of the 3Rs.
We are expanding our testing portfolio and in your role as an Animal Technician you will have an unusual opportunity to look after animals and provide for their welfare needs while obtaining professional growth through involvement in a variety of projects, processes and regulatory toxicological assessments.
The role
As an Animal Technician you will work with our team of scientists and technicians to ensure our in vivo laboratory assays and tests are carried out with care and compassion, in compliance with statutory regulations, policies and procedures of our internal Quality System, and meet the requirements of our clients by delivering timely and accurate results that can be trusted.
What you will be doing
1. Feeding and watering
2. Handling animals
3. Cage cleaning and washing
4. Other related duties as required and/or assigned
5. Working a shift pattern to include night working, weekends and Bank Holidays
What we expect from you
1. Previous experience in animal husbandry would be beneficial but not essential
2. A genuine passion for working with animals - understanding that the success of our business and our clients is linked to how we treat the animals in our care
3. Outstanding time management, accurate data entry and computer literacy skills
4. Effective communication skills, written and oral
5. Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
6. On-the-job training
7. Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
8. Auto enrolment pension scheme
9. Life assurance
10. Medical cash back scheme (after probation)
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