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Animal Technician

Animal Technician

3375 Schering-Plough Animal Health LimitedUpper Hutt, Wellington, NZ
30+ days ago
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Job Description

Animal Technician

  • Looking for a different challenge as a Laboratory Technician whereby you can still utilise your skills?
  • A wonderful new opportunity to join a key Global Animal Health manufacturing site
  • Permanent Full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefits
  • Work with a dedicated and welcoming team
  • Upskill and grow in an area you are passionate about , whilst being fully supported and encouraged.

The Animal Technician timely and accurately tests animal health products in a variety of laboratory and animal species.

Tasks may include laboratory and animal maintenance functions such as reagent and sample preparation, implementing and interpreting of animal tests, health observation and treatment, carrying out minor surgery, documentation and record keeping, animal feeding and general husbandry, and other general duties that underpin the operation of the department.

The nature of the work requires some duties to be performed outside normal work hours and the incumbent will be required to participate in weekend and holiday rosters to support the facility.

The Animal Technician reports to the Animal Services Manager.

What you will do

Executes the testing program to meet the product test schedules by :

  • Carrying out biological laboratory functions, in preparation for tests.
  • Conducting, reporting and interpreting routine and complex animal tests in accordance with SOPs.
  • Completing all test documentation thoroughly and accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practice.
  • Monitoring and communicating adherence to test schedules.
  • Monitoring stocks of test reagents, materials, and equipment to prevent interruptions of the schedule.
  • Maintains animal welfare by :

  • Performing daily animal husbandry tasks in accordance with written procedures (including rostered weekend work).
  • Performing all duties with a high standard of animal care and in accordance with company standards and the Animal Welfare Act.
  • Administering appropriate health treatments and monitoring health outcomes in accordance with documented procedures and relevant legislation.
  • Maintaining health treatment database and monitoring use of health treatments (including RVM’s) to ensure compliance with procedures and relevant legislation.
  • Recommending and implementing improvement projects for animal welfare.
  • Completing assigned ALASS training units.
  • Minimises deviations / invalid tests by :

  • Performing all tasks in accordance with written procedures and policies.
  • Monitoring tests for unusual occurrences.
  • Investigating and reporting on simple deviations / OOS events.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement in the department by :

  • Authoring and reviewing new and existing procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
  • Writing and executing moderately complex change proposals.
  • What You Must have

  • Tertiary qualification in biotechnology, microbiology or similar.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Quality Assurance systems, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Quality Control, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
  • Minimum of one years biological laboratory experience, preferably in a GLP / GMP environment.
  • Experience in reviewing technical documentation for accuracy. Ability to ‘read for meaning’ and identify basic non-compliance issues.
  • Computer Skills : Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP.
  • Experience in a laboratory animal environment, would be an advantage.
  • Of critical importance to the successful execution of this role are :

  • Ability to work accurately, with a focus on attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to positively influence others.
  • Ability to plan your work schedule to meet deadlines.
  • A sound and logical approach to problem solving.
  • A focus on animal welfare.
  • What you can expect

  • Join a global organisation that prides itself on high integrity, ethics and quality
  • Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
  • Opportunity to grow and broaden your production experience in a supervisory role within a truly innovative organization where you can collaborate cross functionally with colleagues with a diverse range of skills and experience
  • Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
  • We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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    Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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    Employee Status : Regular

    Relocation : VISA Sponsorship :

    Travel Requirements :

    Flexible Work Arrangements :

    Not Applicable

    Shift :

    Valid Driving License :

    Hazardous Material(s) :

    Required Skills :

    Biology Laboratory, Laboratory Animal Sciences, Management Process, Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR), Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Process Improvements, Quality Auditing, Quality Control Inspection, Quality Control Management, Quality Documentation, Quality Engineering, Quality Improvement Programs, Quality Metrics, Quality Standards, Statistical Data Analysis, Technical Support, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Work Planning

    Preferred Skills :

    Job Posting End Date :

    09 / 4 / 2025

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