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 an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Scientific Officer (ASO) to join the DSIB Virology team at Stormont on an initial three-month placement.

DSIB Virology provides an important statutory and diagnostic service to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the farming community and commercial customers across Northern Ireland. The laboratory tests samples for the presence of viruses, viral antibodies, suspected epizootic diseases and notifiable diseases.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a range of laboratory and administrative duties, including:

• Collecting, sorting and opening samples and recording any non-conformances on Excel spreadsheets, reporting issues to the Laboratory Manager.
• Inputting sample data into the DSIB DU Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ensuring samples are correctly and clearly labelled.
• Preparing samples for diagnostic testing.
• Carrying out a broad range of microbiological laboratory techniques.
• Working in accordance with the standards and requirements of ISO 17025.
• Working effectively as part of a team to deliver accurate diagnostic results within specified timescales.
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety requirements within a microbiological laboratory environment.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records, including working with Excel spreadsheets, scanning, filing and emailing documentation to clients.
• Disposing of laboratory waste appropriately.
• Undertaking routine cleanliness, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Carrying out any other duties reasonably required by management.

This list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake additional duties as allocated by management.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including:
  • A Science subject
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
• Grades A-C* (or equivalent) in the specified subjects.
• Effective communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to work flexible hours when required.

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.