Licensed Animal Technician

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

• Water and feed the animal colonies.
• Carry out routine husbandry and housekeeping i.e., clean the cages, the area and tools thoroughly and assist in isolator recycling following strict hygiene procedures.
• Contribute to and monitor closely the welfare of all animals within each colony, recording clinical signs and reporting variance
• Carry out weaning, sexing and identification, genotyping procedures.
• Monitor and report on project production levels with Project Co-ordinators
• Prepare customer animal shipments and receipts.
• Follow customer colony maintenance instructions accurately.
• Complete forms, cage cards and any other paperwork/data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in training sessions as and when necessary and actively identify and utilise training opportunities.
• Using specific resources help implement best practice and continuous improvement

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

• Essential: Education to degree level or equivalent experience, including Animal Technician level 2, other animal related qualifications e.g., IAT or diploma in Animal Management/Care or A Level pass in Biology and animal husbandry experience.
• Desirable: Good understanding of Home Office and accreditation body (e.g., AAALAC) guidelines. Home Office personal licensee training Modules A&B, or Home Office Personal Licence previously held.
• 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.

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.