Lab Scientist Placement - Molecular Biology (12 Months)

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group is offering a 12-month Placement Student (Laboratory) at the Craigavon site for students pursuing a Life Science degree. You will join experienced teams and gain practical exposure to molecular biology techniques while supporting day-to-day lab operations in a highly regulated environment.

You will learn through hands-on activities, quality control checks and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to method validation, equipment calibration and reagent management.

Qualifications

• This placement is designed for students who are eager to develop their laboratory experience and apply their academic knowledge within an industry setting.
• To be considered, you must: 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.
• Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full-time employment in the UK for the duration of the placement.

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

Written communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Troubleshooting

IT skills

Genomic/proteomic techniques

Education

BSc or equivalent in Life Science

Tools

Genomic techniques

Job description

Almac Group is offering a 12-month Placement Student (Laboratory) at the Craigavon site for students pursuing a Life Science degree. You will join experienced teams and gain practical exposure to molecular biology techniques while supporting day-to-day lab operations in a highly regulated environment.

You will learn through hands-on activities, quality control checks and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to method validation, equipment calibration and reagent management.