Charles River Laboratories
Cleaner
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Cleaning Operational Opportunities – Tranent, Edinburgh Office (EH33 2NE)
For nearly 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Overview
We are recruiting a Cleaner for our Tranent facility (EH33 2NE), Edinburgh.
- Shift: Monday to Friday (07:30 to 15:30)
- On-site requirement: Full attendance daily
- Commute: Own transport essential due to location
As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for comprehensive cleaning services across office, laboratory, and general areas, including cleaning surfaces, floors, benches, and corridors.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform thorough and meticulous cleaning within assigned areas
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and attention to detail
- Keep constant vigilance on cleaning schedules and tasks for different departments
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Requirements
Must meet the following criteria for consideration:
- Preferred: Previous cleanliness experience
- Essential:
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible and hard-working attitude
- Reliable and punctual
Hours & Compensation
- Work Pattern: Part-time or full-time (36.25 hours/week)
- Salary (proposed): £24,050.50 **per annum (paid monthly)
- Benefits Package:
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme access
- On-site free gym
- Subsidised cafeteria
- (Other benefits available)
About Microbial Solutions
Charles River’s Microbial Solutions segment offers an unparalleled portfolio of testing, detection, and identification services specifically tailored to meet the changing demands of the industry. We empower clients by providing innovative, high-quality products that guarantee safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
About Charles River
Charles River exists to strengthen and accelerate the quality of drug development. We strategically bridge mid-stage contract research with the full backing of a diverse suite of services, including target identification through preclinical development.
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Our business spans GLP and non-GLP safety assessments, further paired with clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing support—enabling our clients to reduce costs, time-to-market, and operational challenges through multidisciplinary expertise.
- Global reach: 20+ countries, 110+ facilities
- Client diversity: Includes global pharmaceuticals, biotech firms, government agencies, and academic centres
- Leaders in innovation: We’ve proudly associated with 80% of FDA-approved drugs in the past five years
At the heart of everything, we strive to enhance lives through therapeutic advancements. Our strong career-long commitment to purposeful science and talented employees guides our efforts.
- Creative work culture: Tackle, share, and learn across multidisciplinary fields
- Dedicated to integrity: Our work ethos is supported by excience values and profound responsibility
At Charles River Laboratories, we pledge to celebrate and harness all talent, championing a true drive for diversity and inclusion.
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