Laboratory Assistant

Smithers; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a custom-built laboratory within the Ecotoxicology Department of Environmental Risk Sciences. This role offers a chance to join a dynamic team as a Laboratory Assistant, where you will engage in various tasks, including housekeeping, culturing organisms, and maintaining equipment. Full training will be provided, making it ideal for those eager to learn in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible and rewarding career with generous benefits, including private healthcare and annual leave. Join a global employer and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced team setting!

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Annual Health Checks

Eyecare Vouchers

Qualifications

• Relevant A Level or equivalent in a related scientific subject required.
• Excellent IT and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping and cleaning in the laboratory.
• Culturing and maintenance of organisms and equipment.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Education

A Level in a related scientific subject

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in custom built laboratories within the Ecotoxicology Department of Environmental Risk Sciences, Smithers Ltd. Based in Harrogate, there is a vacancy for a Laboratory Assistant within our established team.

The role is varied in nature and includes general housekeeping and cleaning, culturing and maintenance of organisms, routine maintenance of equipment and laboratory supplies. The successful candidate will work as part of a team and be mainly lab based. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given.

The role is 35 hours per week (with a full time equivalent salary), from 9:00 till 12:30 on Sunday and 8:15am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications and Experience

Required minimum qualifications are relevant A Level, or equivalent in a related scientific subject.

Interested applicants should have excellent IT skills, be well-organised, enthusiastic and demonstrate a hands-on approach to work with an ability to use their initiative and apply knowledge. Excellent communication skills both written and oral are essential.

We Offer

We offer opportunities to work in a fast-paced team alongside bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

As a global employer, we also offer a generous benefit package to all our employees including private healthcare, pension, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, annual health checks, eyecare vouchers and more.

There is no better time to join us!