Animal Technician

2 August 2012

This vacancy is now closed

Ref code - 41/120789 Closing Date - 10 August 2012
Location - Edinburgh and Lothian

Job summary

Do you have a strong desire to work with animals? Due to our continued growth and success, we can offer a rewarding employment opportunity in a research environment involved in a wide range of preclinical animal studies.

Job Description

Through our strategic worldwide growth, we have built a global company uniquely designed to meet the needs of our clients in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine and Agrochemical sectors. We work with them as a CRO partner helping them to bring their range of products to market in a rapidly evolving and demanding environment. Our goal is to continue to develop and expand our global business.

Roles and responsibilities:

• General care and husbandry in a variety of laboratory animal species
• Participation in technical aspects of studies
• Consistent and accurate data recording

As a successful candidate you will have impressed us with your aptitude, enthusiasm, work ethic and eagerness to learn. You must have the motivation to commit yourself to the demands of a busy working environment.

You will be required to participate in an overtime rota for which additional payments will be made.

Skills / Experience

We welcome applications from graduates or non-graduates, with or without experience.

The ideal candidate will posses the following:

  • At least 5 Standard Grades which include English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology
  • An ability to work independently as well as being a good team player
  • Good observational skills as well as a basic knowledge of computers

Benefits

A generous benefits package and a real commitment to your training and development needs. Our excellent training programme will give you the experience you’ll need to help further your career.

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