Laboratory Animal Care Professional

2 weeks ago


Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom Animal & Plant Health Agency Full time

**Role Description:**

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Animal Care Professional to join our team at the Animal & Plant Health Agency. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic role as part of the high disease containment post-mortem team within the Pathology and Animal Sciences Department.

**Main Responsibilities:**

  • Provide support for the ante and post-mortem examination of large animals and poultry.
  • Ensure the safe handling and transfer of samples to laboratory facilities.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

  • Experience in working in a scientific environment with dissection/anatomy skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • BTEC HNC/BSc degree or equivalent technical qualifications in biological/biomedical/bioveterinary science.

**Additional Benefits:**

  • A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.
  • Excellent mentoring and CPD opportunities.
  • Long-term job security and a great work-life balance.
  • Civil Service benefit package and employee assistance programme.


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