Charles River Laboratories
Cleaner - Team Leader
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Cleaner - Team Leader
Cleaning - Team Leader
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 at our Tranent facility (EH33 2NE, Edinburgh), you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe.
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit a Team Leader (Cleaning) for our EH33 2NE, Edinburgh site.
Shift Details
- 07:30 to 15:30 (Monday to Friday)
- Candidates must be on-site for their scheduled shifts
Key Responsibilities
As the Cleaner - Team Leader, your role will include:
- Overseeing and managing cleaning services across office, laboratory, and general areas, including:
- Surfaces, floors, benches, and corridors
- Acting as a people leader, including deputising in a supervisor’s absence
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in adherence to pharmaceutical/industry compliance
Requirements
- Previous cleaning experience would be advantageous
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- A flexible and hard-working attitude
- People leading experience (considered essential)
- Reliable personal transport recommended (due to the facility location)
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Benchmarks
- 36.25 hour per week (full-time role); part-time options available
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive monthly pay
- Employee benefits, including:
- Private healthcare
- Pension contributions
- On-site free gym
- Subsidised cafeteria
Application Process
Due to the high volume of applications:
If you have not heard from Charles River Laboratories Edinburgh regarding your application within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not progressed further.
About Microbial Solutions
The Microbial Solutions business group offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including:
- Endotoxin testing
- Microbial detection/testing
- Microbial identification (to meet complex and evolving industry needs)
The aim? Helping clients ensure product safety, compliance, and improve operational efficiencies through our robust and advanced testing solutions.
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About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage CRO specialising in decoupling stage discovery laboratory services with safety assessment capabilities – from GLP to non-GLP. Our work supports clients from target identification through to preclinical development.
Services Provided
- Drug development via diverse scientific and operational protocols
- Clinical laboratory testing support
- Manufacturing services
With 20,000+ employees in 110+ facilities across 20 countries, Charles River’s global reach enables sophisticated problem-solving and rapid execution.
Our Mission & Impact
"Improving the quality of people’s lives" guides our work at Charles River. We approach each day with diligence, knowing our efforts enable approvals for 80% of drugs cleared by the US FDA in the past 5 years.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
“Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our growth strategy and innovation culture across all our employees and talent acquisition.”
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