Animal Technician to AstraZeneca in Gothenburg

Are you the Animal Technician we´re seeking? Don´t miss out on the chance to join the vibrant team at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg!

Do you have expertise in handling rodents and a keen interest in animal care and welfare? Are you familiar with the principles and concepts of Laboratory Animal Science? If so, this role might be the right one for you! We are currently looking for 4 dedicated Animal Technicians to AstraZeneca in Gothenburg

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a consulting assignment starting in January and expected to continue until the end of August. You will be employed by TNG during this period

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world´s most serious diseases. We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Your Responsibilities

• Performs daily animal husbandry tasks for rodents and pigs to ensure highest standards of animal care & welfare.
• Responsibilities may include breeding and maintenance of transgenic mice.
• Responsibilities may include technical procedures such as collecting biological samples, weighing and administering medicines/compounds.
• Maintains daily record keeping for animals and environment.
• Responsibilities may include routine facility operations tasks, dish and maintenance on racks and caging equipment.
• Is required to work flexibly across different areas and participate in provision of weekend and out of hours support.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. General Laboratory Standard (GLS).

The Bigger Picture

The Animal Science and Technologies (AST) is a global department that delivers in vivo studies, animal care, and welfare that is compliant to internal standards and external regulations. Principles of the 3Rs are applied to all aspects of animal care and study conduction.

Our Expectations

• Experience in working with rodents and/or strong interest in animal care and welfare.
• Understand principles and concepts associated with Laboratory Animal Science (LAS) particularly on animal welfare and the 3Rs.
• "Naturbruksgymnasium" or similar education.
• Laboratory Animal education by NCLASET or other relevant Laboratory animal science - Rodents and Lagomorphs - (LAS) course. This may be optional, if the candidate proves relevant experience in animal care