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Job Post Details

Animal Technician - job post

Pharmidex Pharmaceutical Services LTD
Hatfield AL10
From £25,000 a year - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • From £25,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Overtime
  • Monday to Friday

Location

Hatfield AL10

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Pharmidex is seeking a motivated and reliable Animal Technician to join our Biological Services Unit in Hatfield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of experience working with rodents in a laboratory or regulated environment who is passionate about animal welfare and maintaining high standards of husbandry.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day care and welfare of animals while ensuring compliance with Home Office and regulatory requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesAnimal Husbandry

  • Carry out daily animal checks and welfare observations
  • Perform routine husbandry duties including cleaning, feeding, watering, and weighing animals
  • Monitor animal health and report any concerns promptly
  • Receive and unpack animal deliveries

Record Keeping

  • Maintain accurate records of daily activities and observations
  • Monitor and document environmental conditions within the facility

Facility Maintenance

  • Operate cage and bottle washing equipment
  • Prepare clean cages, bottles, and equipment for use
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the facility
  • Handle waste disposal in accordance with company procedures

Additional Duties

  • Receive and store consumables and supplies
  • Assist with basic equipment maintenance and general facility support

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with rodents in a laboratory or similar environment
  • Good understanding of animal welfare and regulatory compliance
  • Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Animal care qualification desirable but not essential

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • Occasional overtime may be required
  • Weekend work on a rota basis may be required

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Private health plan
  • On-site parking
  • Casual dress

Work Location

  • On-site in Hatfield, Hertfordshire
  • This is an in-person role with no remote working option

About Pharmidex

Pharmidex is a leading preclinical contract research organisation providing integrated in vivo, bioanalytical, and translational research services to global biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.

If you are passionate about animal welfare and want to be part of a growing scientific organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hatfield AL10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Technician : 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Location:

  • Hatfield AL10 (required)

Work Location: In person

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