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Laboratory Animal Technician – Open Application (Gothenburg)

Are you a trained Laboratory Animal Technician interested in working with experimental animals in a research environment? We welcome open applications for future assignments with our clients.

In the role of Laboratory Animal Technician, you will play a key part in ensuring the well-being of the animals. You are responsible for ensuring that the animals are treated ethically and that all rules and guidelines are followed. By working with our clients, who conduct research with a wide range of animals and projects, you will have the opportunity to contribute to important scientific advancements.

The duration, scope, and exact tasks of the assignments vary depending on the client and the project. Since this is an open application to cover future needs, we have not set a fixed assignment length, but assignments typically last around 6 months on average.

Randstad Life Sciences specializes in competencies within Life Sciences. As a consultant with us, you receive a competitive salary, benefits, and a collective agreement. Your consulting manager ensures that you receive varied and developmental assignments at different companies across various industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is a priority, and you are offered a large network as well as many social activities.

Responsibilities

Examples of tasks that may be included:

• Care and handling of experimental animals according to current ethical guidelines.
• Document daily observations.
• Monitor animal health and well-being.
• Check temperature, light, and humidity levels.
• Assist researchers with experimental procedures and sampling.
• Responsible for cage cleaning and maintaining the facility's hygiene standards.
• Follow and uphold legislation and guidelines regarding animal testing (e.g., according to the 3R principles).

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• Education focused on animal husbandry, animal care, biology, laboratory animal science, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge and experience working with animals.
• Experience working with experimental animals is advantageous but not required.
• LAS (Laboratory Animal Science) certificate is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Good knowledge of animal needs and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail, sense of responsibility, and a strong interest in animal well-being.
• Good proficiency in both English and Swedish.

About the Company

Randstad

At Randstad, we know that every person has a place in the labor market. With operations throughout the country and in all skill areas, we help people find a job that feels right, where they have the opportunity to grow, develop, and reach their full potential.

With nearly 600,000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the world leader in HR services, with the goal of becoming the world's premier and most appreciated partner in the labor market. By combining our passion for people with the power of today's technology, we help people and companies achieve their full potential. We call it Human Forward.