For 75years, 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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Service Technicianfor ourworld class facilitieslocated inTranent on a
12 month fixed term contract.
We are a progressive and close:knit team, working hard to ensure the safety of new medicines which target life threating and debilitating diseases. We are passionate about our animals, striving to provide the best possible care with a culture of continuous improvement.
We provide all the training and support you need. A positive attitude with a good work ethic is essential, as we need reliable individuals with a good attendance record.
The following are responsibilities related to the Service Technician position:
typedisc:
:Providing the animal rooms with the relevant type of caging, bottles and other relevant equipment as requested by the supervisor and in accordance with the relevant work schedule.
:Collection and sanitisation of all animal caging, racks, bottles and associated equipment
:Receive animal transport crates from internal/external animal suppliers and pass these onto the animal technicians.
:Maintain stock control, order/receive general stores within the area e.g consumables, diet, bedding, etc
:Maintain a high standard of cleanliness/tidiness and hygiene within the service areas and associated areas of each unit
:Operate and maintain cleaning and sterilising equipment following the directions in the manual or relevant guidelines. Report immediately to engineers/animal unit manager any equipment malfunctions
:Undertake other such tasks as will be requested by the supervisor or animal unit staff and to ensure work is conducted in a co:operative and flexible manner
:To participate in overtime as is reasonably required to ensure the smooth running of the department.
:Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
The following are minimum requirements related to the Service (Cage:Wash) Technician position:
typedisc:
:Previous mechanical experience working with machinery is desirable.
:Ability to work overtime including weekends and weekdays
:Have a 'can do' attitude and the ability to work as part of a team
Please note this role is physically demanding, and you will be active and on your feet most of the day.
You must be fully able to make your own travel arrangements to and from work during normal working hours and for overtime hours at the weekend, evenings and early mornings.
The salary for this role is GBP 23,842.35 per annum.
The closing date is Friday, 11 July 2025.
Profile and Requirements
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state:of:the:art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early:stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non:GLP, to support clients from target identificati