Apprenticeship - Animal Welfare

<h2≥Job Overview:</h2≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company with a mission to improve health and improve lives. Combining world-class diagnostic solutions with its drug development business, Covance, LabCorp’s cutting-edge technologies, unparalleled data, and growing menu of standard and highly-specialized tests not only inform and empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. LabCorp’s 65,000+ employees are pursuing critical advances in science and changing the delivery of healthcare while advancing essential vaccines, cancer-fighting breakthroughs, and life-changing treatments for rare diseases.</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Advancing healthcare from the laboratory through the clinic requires many different strengths, experiences and perspectives of our exceptional people around the world. Explore our wide range of diverse opportunities and rewarding career pathways and see how you can work with an energizing purpose to discover your extraordinary potential.</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Apprenticeship Program:</span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Exciting Opportunity to be part of the LabCorp/Covance 2021 Apprenticeship Program in Harrogate. </span≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥As an Animal Welfare Apprentice within Covance, you will play an integral role in supporting all aspects of laboratory and study support functions for our testing and development work. Following a comprehensive induction process and carefully-tailored training program, you will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of clinical trials and bringing miracles of medicine to market.</span≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations, and take pride in delivering scientific work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world. </span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥ </p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥The Role: </span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥As an animal welfare apprentice within Covance, you will provide assistance and support with the day to day care of animals. Following a comprehensive induction process and carefully tailored training program you will acquire a comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of animal care and animal husbandry in a range of different species.</span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥This is an introductory role that would suit someone looking for their first step in a career within the science industry.</span≥</p≥<ul≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Clean and disinfect animal cages, animal rooms, hallways and non-animal rooms as well as feeders, water bottles, and other supplies as needed. </span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and in particular those relating to Animal Welfare, GLP and Health & Safety.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Collect data - manually or by appropriate computer software</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Handle animals humanely and appropriately for the species </span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Animal behavior and how it impacts their care and welfare</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Exercise and socialise animals relevant to the species</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Provide animals with food, water, toys, housing, etc. according to company standards. </span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Work both individually and as part of a team;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that is undertaken;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Work safely in the Animal House, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems;</span≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥What you'll receive:</span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<ul≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥You'll undertake an Apprenticeship in Animal welfare over the course of 12 months,</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥You will study for level 2 Apprenticeship,</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A chance to Act as an Ambassador across Yorkshire for Science roles,</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A salary of £13,500 in your first year rising progressively as you progress based on performance</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A generous benefits and holiday package</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Progression opportunities and a chance to work on ground breaking trials</span≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Minimum Criteria:</span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<ul≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A passion for science</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A willingness to learn</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Able to work independently as well as part of a team</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Great attention to detail</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Good communication skills</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A passion for animal welfare</span≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Start Date: </span≥</strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥September 2021</span≥</span≥</p≥<h2≥Education/Qualifications:</h2≥<ul≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 11pt;"≥Proficiency in both Maths and English; gained through either academic study or professional work experience</span≥</li≥</ul≥<h2≥Experience:</h2≥<ul≥<li style="color: #000000;"≥<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥Excellent attention to detail.</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥Ability to accurately read, record and communicate information</span≥</li≥<li style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥Familiarity with standard spreadsheet and word-processing software applications</span≥</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.</span≥</li≥<li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"≥Knowledge and understanding of GLP would be advantageous.</span≥</li≥</ul≥