Weekend Animal Care Assistant
Apply locations: Huntingdon, United Kingdom | Full time | Posted 7 Days Ago | Job Requisition ID: 2524214
Are you passionate about caring for animals?
Do you want to be part of the world's leading drug development company?
At Labcorp in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, we are looking to recruit an Animal Care Assistant to join our expanding team.
As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Labcorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for various industries. We have helped 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 helped develop.
Job responsibilities include:
* Daily welfare checks
* Provision of adequate fresh food and water
* Providing animals with environmental enrichment through play and exercise
* Ensuring enclosures are cleaned according to instructions and maintained to high standards of hygiene
What Labcorp can offer you:
* Animal Care Assistants work both Saturdays and Sundays and receive excellent pay rates
* Opportunities for qualifications in Animal Science and Technology, with structured career progression; many employees started as Animal Facility Assistants and advanced to senior roles
* The chance to work with diverse teams in a supportive environment
Education/Qualifications:
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Experience:
* The ability to learn, empathize with animals, and develop necessary skills
* Previous experience working with or handling animals is beneficial
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We promote inclusion and do not tolerate discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
We encourage all to apply.
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