Trainee Animal Technician

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HAR Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited

Location:

Huntingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

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

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-month 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 training to obtain a Home Office personal licence.

As a Trainee Animal Technician, your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing food, water, and bedding to the animals
• Changing cages and associated equipment
• Assisting in the handling of animals for various procedures
• Performing cleaning duties within the animal rooms and facility
• Preparing equipment and materials for use on studies
• Recording routine study data 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 days off in the following week. There will also be opportunities to work additional overtime during the week and weekends outside your scheduled hours.

Education/Qualifications

Animal Care or Animal Management qualifications at Level 2 or higher are desirable but not essential.

5 GCSE passes or equivalent qualifications including Maths, English, and Science.

Experience

The ability to learn and empathize with animals, as well as develop the necessary skills.

Previous experience working with animals is beneficial.

What can Labcorp offer you?

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
• Opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry
• Career development support with mentoring, training, and personalized planning
• The chance to work with diverse teams and projects

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We promote inclusion and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants with criminal records will also be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

We encourage all to apply.

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