Animal Technican

Job Overview

Applications are invited for the position of an Animal Technician within the Research and Development department. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Clinical Veterinary Surgeon. He/she will care for a number of species on a daily basis including handling, feeding and recording of data associated with their care in accordance with the quality standards set by the company.

Main Activities/Tasks

• Feeding and general monitoring of animals.
• Recording of data relevant to the above activities.
• To assist with the maintenance of the animal units.
• To carry out any other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must therefore demonstrate the following essential criteria on their application form in order to be considered:

• At least 1 years’ experience working with animals.
• GCSE English or equivalent
• Experience recording data and working with paperwork.
• Ability to work weekends on a rota basis.
• Good teamwork skills.

Desirable Criteria:

Due to the nature of the role preference will be given to applicants demonstrating the following desirable criteria:

• Previous experience of working in a Good Laboratory Practice environment.

Duration: Full time, Fixed Term 12 month Maternity cover

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

Benefits:

• Free life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave
• Wedding leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee assistance programme
• On-site free parking
• Subsidised canteen facilities
• WeCare programme – supporting the local community
• Employee perks scheme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities

Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.