Animal Laboratory Lab Technician

at  ALQUEST Technical Recruitment

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title :
Animal Services department (ASD) and Paracox Associate Technician
Division:
Quality Control
Location:
Milton Keynes
Contract:
Hours:
37.5 per week
Grade:
O1
Reports to:
Animal Services Department Team Leader
Qualifications: Minimal ; Ability to work in a team oriented environment; Valid driver’s license required. AALAS certification preferred or ability to take the test within 12 months; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. preferred. A combination of equivalent experience and education with be considered.Responsibilities:: In compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Company study requirements provides direct animal care and indirect support of the animal colony. Manages the receipt, storage and distribution of critical research suppliers. Conducts animal inventories and ensures that animal identification cards reflect current data. Manages the program for animal grooming and conducts technician level physical exams on animals within the vivarium and housed off-site. Provides for the environmental enrichment of the animals. Validates the proper functioning of equipment. Position will receive direction and supportQualifications: Minimal one year experience working with animals required; Must possess strong communication and multi-tasking skills; Ability to work in a team oriented environment; Valid driver’s license required. AALAS certification preferred or ability to take the test within 12 months; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. preferred. A combination of equivalent experience and education with be considered.Responsibilities:: In compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Company study requirements provides direct animal care and indirect support of the animal colony. Manages the receipt, storage and distribution of critical research suppliers. Conducts animal inventories and ensures that animal identification cards reflect current data. Manages the program for animal grooming and conducts technician level physical exams on animals within the vivarium and housed off-site. Provides for the environmental enrichment of the animals. Validates the proper functioning of equipment. Position will receive direction and support

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Company/Division overview
MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
MSD Animal health is now recruiting an Associate Technician for the ASD and Paracox department within the Quality Control department, at the Milton Keynes site.
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Purpose of role
· To perform husbandry duties and support with animal procedures under Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act - {A(SP)A} as required for all animal units located on site.
· To perform Paracox QC testing for finished product and intermediates for Paracox products manufactured at MSD Animal Health
· This role involves the testing in accordance with GMP, dossier and relevant pharmacopoeia requirements.
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Key Accountabilities and Duties
· Perform routine husbandry practices, day to day feeding and cleaning of animal units.
· Clinical assessment of animals, before and during tests, as per Home Office
and GMP requirements.
· Recording of information to comply with GMP and Home Office regulations.
· Assist with regulated procedures as licensed by the Animals
(Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, as part of antigen and vaccine batch tests.
· Schedule 1 euthanasia of relevant species.
· Reporting of relevant information to the Senior Animal Technician/QC Management/
Named Veterinary Surgeon/ Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer.
· Paracox QC Testing (Oocyst counts) in accordance with SOP’s.
· Raising of deviations in the Quality Management System and completion of
non-investigative records.
· Raising and completion of CAPA’s.
· To maintain safe working practices at all times.
· Completion and review of COSHH assessments.
· Overtime in the form of evening, weekend and national holidays is required via a rota.
· Ensure monthly safety audits are completed in a timely manner
· Escalate any issues with the animal buildings to the Team Leader/SES Manager
· To work within all areas of QC – including duties in other labs if & when required.

KNOWLEDGE

· GMP Compliance.
· Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986

EXPERIENCE

· Experience in Animal Husbandry
· Experience with small animal procedures
· Experience with using a microscope.

SKILLS AND ABILITY

· MS Word and Excel
· Ability to identify deviations and raise events in the Quality Management System

QUALIFICATIONS

· GCSE or equivalent in English, Mathematics, Science.
· A-Levels
· Personal Home Office Licence
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £14.00-£24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN: 1 year (preferred)
• WORKING WITH ANIMALS: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HUSBANDR