Job Opportunity: Assistant Technician 1
Charles River's Biosciences division is offering an exciting career opportunity for an Assistant Technician 1 to join our evolving BioSciences Lab Services group. This role supports various operational areas within the pharmaceutical, veterinary pharmaceutical, and chemical/agrochemical industries by evaluating the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of new chemical and biological entities both in vitro and in vivo across different test systems (cells, animals, plants, soils).
The successful candidate will be responsible for activities such as:
1. Providing laboratory support to Study Directors for the day-to-day running of studies.
2. Performing horticultural tasks including growing and monitoring plants, crop maintenance, and implementing fertiliser and pest prevention regimes.
3. Assisting with study setup, sample collection, and data generation.
4. Conducting laboratory work following Standard Operating Procedures and Good Laboratory Practice principles.
5. Carrying out routine laboratory and equipment maintenance tasks.
6. Maintaining a safe working environment by observing safety procedures and using protective equipment.
Minimum requirements for this position include:
* National 5 qualifications, HNC or higher, or relevant on-job experience.
* A positive, detail-oriented approach suitable for a busy laboratory environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Salary: £23,842.35 per annum. Closing date: 16 May 2025.
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