Laboratory Assistant - Cookstown

Jdr Recruitment; Cookstown; Presencial; GBP 15 000 - 22 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

JDR Recruitment is recruiting a Laboratory Assistant for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA Chemical and Microbiology Services at Loughry Campus, Cookstown.

The role focuses on practical laboratory support: maintaining a clean, safe workspace, preparing media and samples, and assisting scientists with experiments while ensuring proper waste disposal and adherence to COSHH and Health & Safety procedures. This is a temporary position from Oct 2026 to May 2027.

Qualificações

• Must have science subject at GCSE/GCE O Level with lab work.
• No prior laboratory employment required.
• Must obtain enhanced security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain clean and tidy lab facilities.
• Clean equipment, worktops, cupboards, fridges, freezers and glassware.
• Safely dispose of contaminated laboratory waste.
• Assist scientific staff with experiments and sample prep.
• Prepare laboratory media and samples.
• Maintain stocks of chemicals and consumables.
• Follow COSHH and Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Conhecimentos

COSHH awareness

Lab cleanliness

Safety procedures

Experiment prep support

Formação académica

Science GCSE/GCE O Level with lab work

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Laboratory Assistant - Cookstown

Location: Loughry Campus, Cookstown
Pay: Approx. £13.41 per hour
Hours: 37 hours | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Contract: Temporary assignment - 19 October 2026 to 31 May 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting a Laboratory Assistant for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA Chemical and Microbiology Services at Loughry Campus.

This is a practical laboratory support role assisting scientific staff while helping maintain a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory environment.

The Role

You will:

• Maintain laboratory facilities in a clean and tidy condition.
• Clean laboratory equipment, worktops, cupboards, fridges, freezers and glassware.
• Safely dispose of contaminated laboratory waste.
• Assist scientific staff with experimental laboratory work.
• Prepare laboratory media and samples.
• Maintain stocks of chemicals, media and other consumables.
• Follow COSHH and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Undertake other laboratory support duties as required.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Studied and passed a science subject to at least GCSE/GCE O Level standard or equivalent.
• The science qualification must have included laboratory work.

No previous laboratory employment experience is required, making this potentially suitable for candidates looking to gain practical experience within a scientific environment.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Enhanced security clearance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.