Id Job: 316e304
For nearly 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Every role at Charles River matters to the thousands of clients and millions of patients around the globe. We strive to be the difference for our clients, colleagues, animals, and partners. We are looking for a keen and reliable individual to help make that difference and build their career with Charles River, beginning as a Licensed Animal Technician.
Licensed Animal Technician
Salary - £21,694.40 - £11.92 p/h from April 2023
Rota - Full Time 35 Hours Per Week
Shift - Sunday – Thursday (Sunday 5 Hrs, Mon-Thurs 7.5 Hrs)
(Both shifts will include occasional weekend working on a rota system – overtime will be paid for this if exceeds the 35hr week rota).
Please note – Charles River will fund and support all Licence training at your place of work.
Overall responsibility
To assist in the day-to-day welfare and maintenance of customer animal colonies within isolators in a genetically altered rodent production area. This will include breeding and stock husbandry, animal arrival and packing procedures as well as input to continuous improvement and personal development
Main duties/responsibilities
The above description defines the general nature and level of work to be performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities
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Qualifications and Knowledge
Our collective efforts as ‘One Charles River’ are the key to our success, and we know that every person is important. We are committed to empowering our employees with the tools and programs they need to develop rewarding and fulfilling careers. On the job training will be provided and if you feel you have the right abilities, skills and attributes to develop into the role, we want to hear from you.
Benefits: Life insurance, bonus, career development, training opportunities, free onsite parking, subsidised staff room, pay for participation on volunteer days, on-site team building, charity fundraising days, employee engagement programs.
Pension plan:
1st year employee -Company contribution 4% - Employee 4%
2nd Year: Company 5% -Employee 3%.
After three years: Company contribution 9%
Holidays - 26 days + 8 for Public holidays
About Research Models & Services
Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.
