## Lab Assistant - Hengoed
* *Job Title** : Laboratory Assistant
* *Location:** Hengoed, Wales, United Kingdom
* *Contract:** Permanent
AB Vista is a global feed additive business bringing pioneering products and technical services to the poultry, swine, ruminant, and aquaculture sectors. We’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by creating quality animal feed and providing cutting-edge nutrition and technology-based products. Our Lab Services team, based in Hengoed, Wales, is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join our innovative team. The lab services team, operating from laboratories in Hengoed, Wales, United Kingdom, is looking for a dedicated laboratory assistant to join our team. An AB Vista Laboratory Assistant supports the overall running of the laboratory by performing tasks such as:
* Receiving and shipping of laboratory samples, chemicals, and consumables
* Sample and buffer preparation for ELISA and analytical chemistry methods
* Routine checks of laboratory equipment such as balances and pipettes
* Providing assistance for laboratory technicians and analysts
* scanning of animal feedstuffs using Near-infrared spectroscopy
* writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard
Analytical Methods (SAMs)
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* *To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:**
* Interest in chemistry or agricultural sciences
* Educational background in a field of science or some experience working in a laboratory preferred
* Strong ability to communicate and work well with a team
* High attention to detail with the ability to follow both written and verbal technical instructions
* Ability to multi-task and manage time and priorities wisely
* Previous experience with Microsoft Suite and SharePoint
**Physical Requirements**
* No allergies to animal feedstuff ingredients (eg. wheat)
* Ability to work on your feet
* Ability to handle at least 5L of liquid (approx. 5kg)
**Location** Our lab is conveniently located, approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Ystrad Mynach rail station and in reasonable driving distance of Caerphilly and Cardiff. ## About the Company **We’re looking for trail-blazers, non-conformists, innovators.** When you join us, youll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews, ongoing career development and enhanced family, these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one. **About us** We’re AB Vista an animal nutrition technology company offering pioneering products and technical services to the global animal feed industry. We’re part of the AB Agri community of leading animal nutrition products and services businesses. We’re part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology- based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together we’re building a fair, innovative and inclusive culture. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know. **Application Notes** We hope you feel that AB Agri is somewhere you can thrive and so we’d love to hear from you. We get a lot of applications for our roles and sometimes need to close the process early so register your details and upload your CV via our careers website as soon as you can – it will only take a few minutes. When you do, we’ll ask you some equal opportunities questions just to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive – or show us areas we can improve. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions and this won’t affect your application. Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information. **Agencies and media sales** AB Agri group politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We don’t accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them