We are looking for one or two assistants to join our growing team based in the centre of Shawbury, near Shrewsbury. We are open to employing both term-time only and year round. An ability to work closely with others is essential as is a flexible can-do attitude. As a biological company, an interest in biology and all things 'icky' is desirable but in no way necessary!
Exact role will be moulded to reflect successful candidate(s) interests and skills, so please be honest as to what you are looking for on your covering letter! We are in a really exciting phase of growth and there is potential for this role to evolve in the coming years.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cooking Drosophila (Fruit Fly) Media & Maintaining Fly Stocks
* Processing Samples for Preserving/Freezing
* Washing Up
* Picking & Packing Orders
* Accepting & Checking Deliveries
Full training will be provided so no prior experience is required.
About Us:
Darwin Biological is a female-founded family-run business specialising in the supply of biological specimens and equipment to UK schools and colleges.
Qualifications:
* No prior experience required, but familiarity with picking and packing is helpful.
* Basic understanding of warehouse operations and stocking procedures.
* Ability to perform heavy lifting and assist with loading and unloading.
* Commitment to quality control and maintaining a safe work environment.
Location:
Shawbury is a lovely village to work in, there is a local bakery, butcher and co-op as well as a selection of takeaways. There is easy access to a park meaning you can stretch your legs on your lunch break. In addition, Darwin Biological employees have use of an on-site garden for breaks.
* Easy walking distance from Shrewsbury - Market Drayton bus stop
* Cycle Parking
* Car Parking
Hours:
* Year round or Term time only (37-40 weeks per year by agreement)
* Ideally Monday - Thursday, 9.30am - 3pm, 20 hours per week
* All hours are flexible so if you would rather more/fewer please advise
We are a living wage foundation employer so wage will rise yearly inline with this.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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