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Trainee Animal Technician page is loaded Trainee Animal Technician Apply locations Huntingdon United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 2526659Are 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 companiesbring 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 inAlconbury, Cambridgeshire . Labcorp are 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 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 aTrainee Animal Technician , your main responsibilities will be: · 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 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 Animal Care or Animal Management qualifications at Level 2 or higher are desirable but not essential5 GCSE passes or equivalent qualifications including Maths, English and ScienceExperience The ability to learn and have empathy with the animals; as well as the capability to develop the requisite skillsPrevious experience working with animals is beneficialWhat can Labcorp offer you? Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pensionUnrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industryUnsurpassed 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 planningAbility to work with a variety of different people and clients on wide ranging projectsLabcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. A dditionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit ouraccessibility site or contact us atLabcorp Accessibility. Formore information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see ourPrivacy Statement . 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