Laboratory Assistant - Histology

Laboratory Corporation; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the scientific industry is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Harrogate. The role involves providing technical and operational support in a laboratory environment, with comprehensive training provided. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in science and meet the educational requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension

Full training in a supportive environment

Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career

Access to well-being programs and employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine procedures and duties associated with the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
• Take delivery of samples, correct storage, and fixing of tissues to glass slides.
• Cleaning and storage of equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum GCSEs or equivalent including Maths, English and Science

Job description

Do you have an interest in science?

Are you looking for a stable full-time position in a laboratory?

Would you like to train as a Laboratory Assistant?

As one of the world’s premier Contract Research Organisations, Labcorp's mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of organizations.

As a Laboratory Assistant within our Histology (animal tissue)team based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire you will play an integral part in achieving our mission by providing laboratory based technical and operational support to colleagues working on studies.

Whilst training you will learn a broad range of standard technical laboratory skills and techniques including how to work to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Duties include routine procedures and duties associated with the day to day running of the laboratory areas which will include some lifting.

This will include taking delivery of samples from the Necropsy team, correct storage of samples, fixing of tissues to glass slides and stock control along with ordering of consumables. Cleaning and storage of equipment.

All training will be provided

You will need the following skills to be successful in the role:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information

• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Able to work in a team

Education / Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths, English and Science

We can offer you:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension

• Full training in a supportive environment with experienced and knowledgeable colleagues

• Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry

• The opportunity for formal qualifications

• A culture of CARE with access to well-being programs and various employee resource groups

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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