Animal Care Technician

Huntingdon, South East

Struggling to find a rewarding opportunity to work with animals?

Wanting a long-term career?

Here at S3 Science, we are proud to be working with our client, a global leader in the discovery of new medicines for both veterinary and human alike!

We are looking for people who want to develop a career focusing on caring for and improving the welfare of a variety of different animals. As an Animal Husbandry Technician, it is your responsibility to ensure all the husbandry needs of the animals are met and that welfare is always kept to the highest of standards. This is a full time, permanent opportunity for the successful person to kickstart their career.

Key Duties:

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

Role Requirements:

To be successful in your application, you will need the following qualifications and experience:

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
Ability to drive is essential due to the remote location
Previous hands-on experience working with animals

Salary: 21,000 - £28,000

Date Posted: 02/11/2022

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