Veterinary Lab Sample Specialist - Hybrid and CPD

SRUC; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

CPD investment and development

Hybrid working solutions (in someareas

Job summary

SRUC Veterinary Services is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Administrator to support sample preparation for internal labs and external providers, courier samples, and perform general administrative duties on-site in EH26 0PZ. The role involves prioritising, registering, and processing samples, providing customer support by phone and email, and performing basic testing when needed.

Minimum qualifications include SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience providing customer support via phone and email.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, prioritise, register, prepare, process, and distribute samples.
• Provide customer support via telephone and email for external customers and via Teams for internal customers.
• Carry out limited testing of a straightforward nature as required.
• Aliquot samples and process samples for further testing using the equipment provided.
• Carry basic administrative tasks for disciplines within VAL or health schemes as required.

Skills

Customer support

Administrative tasks

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

SCQF Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Telephone handling

Job description

SRUC Veterinary Services is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Administrator to support sample preparation for internal labs and external providers, courier samples, and perform general administrative duties on-site in EH26 0PZ. The role involves prioritising, registering, and processing samples, providing customer support by phone and email, and performing basic testing when needed.

Minimum qualifications include SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.