Assistant Scientific Officer

Assistant Scientific Officer

Location: Stormont

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a Assistant Scientific Officer to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic testing within a busy microbiology laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of laboratory and administrative duties, including:

• Receiving, collecting, sorting and opening samples, identifying and recording any non-conformances and reporting these to the Laboratory Manager.
• Entering sample information accurately onto the DSIB DU Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ensuring samples are correctly labelled and traceable throughout the testing process.
• Preparing samples for laboratory testing.
• Carrying out a broad range of microbiological laboratory techniques following appropriate procedures.
• Working in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025 and maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Working effectively as part of a team to deliver diagnostic results within specified timescales.
• Following all laboratory health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records, including the use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Scanning, filing and emailing relevant documentation to clients.
• Assisting with the disposal of laboratory waste.
• Maintaining routine cleanliness of the laboratory and supporting the calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by management.

This list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including a science subject, at Grades A-C* (or equivalent/higher qualification).
• At least 6 months' relevant experience working in a laboratory.

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with our client. Apply today or contact Robyn Barry at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.