Animal Care Associate - £21,164

Are you looking for a role with training and career progression opportunities?

Are you passionate about caring for animals?

Would you like to work with a variety of animals including rodents, dogs and primates?

If your application is successful you may will be eligible for a £2000 sign on bonus!

At Labcorp Drug Development in Harrogate, we are looking to recruit an Animal Care Associate to join our expanding team.

Job responsibilities include:

• Acclimatisation of animals to their surroundings.

• Ensuring that animal enclosures are maintained.

• Cleaning out kennels, pens and cages and changing bedding.

• Exercising dogs and socialising with the animals.

• Feeding and watering animals.

• Accurately recording vital animal information like body weights.

As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Labcorp Drug Development provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Labcorp Drug Development 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 Drug Development helped develop.

What Labcorp Drug Development can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and benefits package

• Structured training and development programme, which includes gaining accredited Animal Science and Technology qualifications, as well as structured career progression.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Working hours are Monday to Friday 7.45am until 4.00pm and one out of three weekends.

Education/Qualifications

• Proficiency in both Maths and English; gained through either academic study or professional work experience.

• Educational standard may include an Institute of Animal Technology qualification, a relevant BTEC National/Higher National Diploma or relevant degree.

Experience

• Previous experience working with animals in a regulated environment is advantageous but not essential.

• Passion for our industry

• Enthusiastic and committed attitude

• Reliable, with a hardworking approach to the job

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