Play a vital role in the routine analysis of environmental samples for the presence of environmental DNA (eDNA), using molecular biology techniques. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Responsible for the sample entry to the laboratory, centrifugation and concentration. Involved running several centrifuges and careful pipetting. A critical bottleneck part of the analysis process requiring the machines to be run continuously whilst there are samples ready. Responsible for DNA extraction, ensuring samples are handled in a careful and timely way whilst following standard operating procedures. Manufacture sample collection kits following detailed instructions. There are up to seven types of sample collect kits to manufacture, each requiring to follow different instructions and involves mixing solutions. There are up to 20 components in a kit, each item is critical for sample collection, therefore care needs to be taken to ensure each kit is complete. Sample receipt and book in customer samples to the laboratory when received using our internal jobs database. This is a critical step to catch any sample issues, ensure the details are correct so that the customer receives notifications, ensure dates are correct so deadlines are not missed and ensure paperwork is organised to improve time efficiencies. Maintain laboratory tidiness and cleanliness. Maintain Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance. Ensure quality standards are maintained. Keep a record of stock levels and report them to supervisor at regular intervals. To assist with other areas of the business when demand requires, such as: quality checking manufactured kits, despatch and administrative tasks. Week shifts to be alternating between morning and evening. May require one week of nights to ensure samples are processed during the peak of sample analysis. Overtime and weekend working may also be available. Key Relationships: · Head of Department · Senior Management Team Colleagues · Managing Director Person Specification: Qualifications, skills, and experience: A methodical approach to tasks Well organised A good attention to detail Fast work pace A proactive nature; there is always something to be done to help the team Self-motivated A need to get it right A positive can-do-it attitude A team player Previous pipetting/DNA extraction/PCR experience a bonus Interest in molecular biology, molecular ecology or eDNA a bonus The role will be required from the 1st April through to the 31st July.