Microbiologist or Molecular Biologist

TieTalent; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental analysis seeks a Microbiology / Molecular Biology Lab Assistant in Exeter. This temporary position requires a scientific background and offers training in a busy lab setting. Ideal candidates should be proactive team players with a willingness to learn, committing to the analysis of environmental samples.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a background in science through education or work experience.
• A flexible approach and ability to learn quickly is essential.
• Experience in healthcare is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of analytical services on environmental samples.
• Conduct routine microbiology and molecular biology work.
• Participate in the analysis of water & wastewater.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Scientific background

Job description

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Microbiology / Molecular biology Lab Assistant

MUST BE ALREADY LIVING LOCAL TO EXETER

Location: Starcross - EX6 8PF Length: Until end March 2026 Hours: Tue - Sat, 8am to 4pm with flexibility - 37 hours a week Rate: £12.52 p/h (£18.78 p/h for Sat)

We have a temporary position available in South Exeter. You would be part of a team performing routine microbiology and molecular biology work on environmental samples.

As an Assistant Scientist you will be expected to assist in the delivery of the analytical service to defined time, cost and quality targets by extracting and analysing environmental samples.

These are temporary posts, you will be involved in the analysis of water & wastewater using a variety of microbiology and molecular testing methods.

Though full training is provided the role requires candidates to have a scientific background, through education or work experience.

They are looking for someone who enjoys being busy. The work can be high intensity at times, and they are seeking good team players. A willingness to learn and be proactive is essential. It is important you are able to demonstrate a flexible approach, with the ability to learn quickly and work co-operatively as part of a larger team to achieve common goals.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience in a busy working lab.

Successful candidate must complete DBS

Nice-to-have skills

• Molecular Biology
• Starcross, England
  
  

Work experience

• Healthcare
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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