Animal Technician - Sign on bonus available!

Job Overview:

Now recruiting for January! 

If successful, you will be eligible for a £1000 sign on bonus! 

Do you have a level 3 or higher qualification (certificate, diploma or NVQ) in animal care, animal management or animal technology ?  

Are you interested in using your qualifications to develop a rewarding career working with a range of laboratory animals?

Do you want to be a part of the world's leading drug development company?

At Covance in Huntingdon,   we are looking to recruit an Animal Technician to join our expanding team.

Job responsibilities include: Recording routine study data both manually and using electronic data capture systems. Providing food, water and bedding to the animals. Changing cages and associated equipment. Assisting in the handling of animals for various procedures. Performing cleaning duties within the animal rooms and facility. Preparing equipment and materials for use on studies.

Covance has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines in the market today. Chances are, you or someone you know has benefitted from a medicine or medical device that Covance helped develop.

What Covance can offer you: Three months of training and personal development to prepare you for your exams and the responsibility of holding a Home Office personal license under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Once you have obtained a Home Office personal license, you will continue to learn and develop, receiving training and support to progress through our career development programme.  Opportunity for additional income through overtime at weekends, weekdays and public holidays. Education/Qualifications:Animal Care or Animal Management qualifications at Level 3 or higher Experience:The ability to learn and have empathy with the animals; as well as the capability to develop the requisite skills Previous experience working with or handling animals within industry