12-Month Lab Scientist Placement — Molecular Biology

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group is seeking a Placement Student (Laboratory) at its Craigavon site to gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory. You will work alongside experienced teams, performing molecular biology techniques and supporting day-to-day lab operations in a highly regulated setting.

The role offers exposure to quality control, documentation, and COSHH assessments, with opportunities to develop technical knowledge and long-term career progression within Almac Diagnostic Services.

Qualifications

• Be currently studying towards a BSc or equivalent qualification within a Life Science-related discipline.
• Be prepared to undertake a 12-month, full-time placement before returning to university to complete your programme.
• Have practical laboratory experience.
• Be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to organise, plan and prioritise tasks within a varied workload.
• Be capable of working on your own initiative while contributing effectively within a team.
• Demonstrate good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Have good IT skills.
• Practical experience in genomic and/or proteomic laboratory techniques would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of molecular biology techniques and laboratory testing activities
• Carry out quality control checks on samples and laboratory methods
• Support the testing and optimisation of new laboratory methods
• Generate laboratory data and ensure associated documentation is completed accurately
• Receive, log, store and manage customer samples
• Support laboratory risk assessments and COSHH assessments
• Assist with the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Help manage laboratory reagents, consumables and equipment
• Work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and relevant quality requirements
• Contribute to the preparation and review of laboratory and equipment documentation

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Genomics techniques

Genomic/proteomic knowledge (advantage

Education

BSc or equivalent Life Science qualification

Job description

Almac Group is seeking a Placement Student (Laboratory) at its Craigavon site to gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory. You will work alongside experienced teams, performing molecular biology techniques and supporting day-to-day lab operations in a highly regulated setting.

The role offers exposure to quality control, documentation, and COSHH assessments, with opportunities to develop technical knowledge and long-term career progression within Almac Diagnostic Services.