Laboratory Assistant

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Edinburgh is seeking 2 Laboratory Assistants for 6-month contracts. The role includes sample processing, lab maintenance, and manual handling of materials. Ideal candidates should have prior laboratory experience and be comfortable with hands-on work. This position offers competitive pay at £13.81 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Sample receipt and registration, preparation and processing of plant samples.
• Maintenance of laboratory and ensuring equipment availability.
• Manual work, lifting and handling large bags of potatoes.
• Working within a quality assurance laboratory system and maintaining test records.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Job description

Job Description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit 2 x Laboratory Assistant for 6 month contracts on rates of £13.81/hour (PAYE). This role will be based onsite.

Responsibilities:

- Sample receipt and registration, preparation and processing of plant samples for laboratory analysis.

- Maintenance of laboratory, ensuring the necessary equipment and labware/media is available.

- Manual work, lifting and handling large bags of potatoes for testing and sampling of potato material.

- Working within a quality assurance laboratory system. Maintain test records.

Desirable Skills:

- Previous experience in a laboratory environment.

If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.