Laboratory Scientist opportunities

Almac Group Ltd; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking laboratory scientists to join their team in Craigavon. The role involves performing molecular biology techniques and ensuring quality control within the lab. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have prior laboratory experience. This position offers excellent benefits and the chance to contribute to patient care globally.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Professional Coaching

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Bonus

Rewards for Years Of Service

Group Healthcare Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biology, Molecular Biology, or related Life Sciences is essential.
• Previous practical laboratory experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology techniques in the lab.
• Conduct quality control during laboratory processing.
• Assist with the efficient running of the diagnostics laboratories.

Skills

Genomics

Molecular Biology

Laboratory Techniques

Next generation sequencing

Quality Control

Proteomics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology or related Life Sciences

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Scientist Opportunities – Almac Diagnostic Services

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday with 10:00-16:00 core hours.

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Diagnostic Services

Ref No.: HRJOB11005

The Role

Almac Diagnostic Services is a personalised medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of diagnostic and companion diagnostic tests. The tests we develop are used in global clinical trials, and guide treatment decisions which ultimately improve patient care in a wide range of disease areas.

We are currently recruiting laboratory Scientists and Senior Laboratory Scientists to join our passionate, multifunctional team based in our high-tech laboratories at our company headquarters in Craigavon. Daily tasks will include performing molecular biology techniques, performing quality control on samples and methods throughout laboratory processing, and assisting with the daily efficient running of the Almac Diagnostics Laboratories.

Please see attached job descriptions for more details about the roles and responsibilities.

CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis and a merit list will be compiled for current and future vacancies. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects the criteria required for the role or you may not be shortlisted

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions.

A bachelor’s degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Biology, Molecular Biology or another related Life Sciences discipline is essential, as is some previous practical laboratory experience.

Applicants will need excellent communication skills, along with the ability to manage timescales, organise a high-volume, varied workload and should demonstrate a high level of accuracy in all work undertaken.

This job role offers an excellent opportunity to begin your career with our highly successful business, in a varied and rewarding role that ultimately contributes to better patient care globally.

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Apply online - please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria for this role – refer to the full job descriptions for both roles that are attached to this advert for details of the full essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 26 Oct 2025 at 5pm.

Note: If you have applied for the position of Scientist or Senior Scientist within the last 6 months, we are unable to consider your application at this time.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable.

Skills

• Genomics
• Molecular Biology
• Laboratory Techniques
• next generation sequencing
• Quality Control
• proteomics

Benefits

• Staff Discounts
• Professional Coaching
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Rewards for Years Of Service
• Group Healthcare Scheme
• Pension Scheme