Animal Support Technician - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Labcorp is seeking an Animal Support Technician to join our team at Shardlow, Derbyshire.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 37.5hrs

The Environmental teams at Labcorp have been helping companies bring safe products to market for over 40 years. Our varied work supports the crop protection, chemical and pharmaceutical industries so if you are looking for a role within a supportive team where you can develop and progress then apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

• Husbandry tasks and monitor the health and behaviour for various species including fish and bees and invertebrates to support Ecotoxicology studies
• Collating data and accurate data recording
• Maintaining / upkeep of laboratory equipment and work areas including cleaning tanks, filters, pumps and associated equipment
• Conduct hive inspections, monitor colony health, and identify pests or diseases
• Maintaining documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines working to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and animal welfare

Minimum Qualifications:

• GCSE level standard including Science, Maths and English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home Office licence PIL A/B

Additional Job Standards:

• Fish/bee keeping (professional or advanced hobbyist)
• Strong understanding of aquatic biology, water chemistry, and filtration systems
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication, time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies
• Attention to detail and consistent accuracy whilst managing multiple changing priorities
• Worked within all areas using GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) or have knowledge of GLP
• 12 month Fixed Term Contract

As an Animal Support Technician you will be supporting the department in completing environmental studies on behalf of our clients. The role is varied, hands-on and provides the opportunity to make a real difference working for a world-leader in Environmental research. Full training will be provided.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Wider benefits package including pension and generous holiday allowance

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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Client-provided location(s): Belper, United Kingdom

Job ID: labcorp-2613074_2010578346

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-05-07T23:57:02