Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Laboratory Assistant/Technician for a 12 month contract on a rate of £15.88/hour (PAYE). This role will be onsite in Edinburgh.
Responsibilities:
- Sample receipt and registration, preparation and processing of plant samples for laboratory analysis, provide support with diagnostic testing.
- Maintenance of laboratory, ensuring the necessary equipment, consumables, reagents and labware is available.
- Manual work, lifting and handling large bags of potatoes for testing and sampling of potato material.
- Working within a quality assurance laboratory system.
- Maintain and up-date Standard Operating Procedures and test records.
Desirable Skills:
- Good communication and organisational skills are required.
- Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
- A driving license.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.