Trainee Animal Technician
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Date: 4 days ago
City: Huntingdon, England
Contract type: Full time
Details
Posted: 03-Jun-25
Location: Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 2518497
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 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 a Trainee Animal Technician, your main responsibilities will be:
Education/Qualifications
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. Additionally, 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 our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
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Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.
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Posted: 03-Jun-25
Location: Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 2518497
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 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 a Trainee 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
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
- The ability to learn and have empathy with the animals; as well as the capability to develop the requisite skills
- Previous experience working with animals is beneficial
- Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
- Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry
- Unsurpassed 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 planning
- Ability to work with a variety of different people and clients on wide ranging projects
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. Additionally, 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 our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
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About Labcorp
Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.
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