Associate Specialist Veterinary

Job Title: Associate Specialist Veterinary

Locations: Cambridge, UK

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Employee Benefits!

Applications Deadline: August 19

Introduction to role:
Are you driven by a passion for animal welfare and eager to embark on a career within a global biopharmaceutical company? As an Associate Specialist in Veterinary, you will play a vital role in ensuring the care and welfare of laboratory animals while gaining invaluable scientific experience. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to advancing research and improving lives!

Accountabilities:

• Perform a range of animal husbandry tasks, including feeding animals, cleaning animal housing, changing bedding, and providing attentive care for sick animals.

• Report any animal welfare concerns promptly to all relevant stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of animal care are maintained.

• Participate in study delivery involving animals and support related administrative tasks as needed.

• Collaborate closely with team members and other stakeholders to deliver excellent animal care and research results.

• Adhere to all AstraZeneca standards on animal care and research working under guidance from more Senior Technicians.

• Ensure legal compliance of own work and colleagues’ work.

• Maintain awareness of advances and developments in laboratory animal science through continuing professional development and may be working towards a relevant qualification.

• Carry out own work in accordance with local Safety Health and Environment and ASPA requirements.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or another relevant scientific field.

• Basic understanding of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) requirements and ASPA regulations in the UK.

• Strong interest in animal welfare, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and a willingness to learn and develop skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in animal science or laboratory animal husbandry.

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Personal Licence (PIL) holder under A(SP)A.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations. Our curiosity and courage drive us to explore new possibilities, treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. We work seamlessly as one, leveraging diverse global knowledge to create impactful solutions. With a dedication to lifelong learning, we offer varied opportunities for growth and development, empowering our team to push the boundaries of science.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us in transforming the future of healthcare!

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Date Posted

29-Jul-2025

Closing Date

18-Aug-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.