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Laboratory Assistant (Microbiology) Jobs in Penicuik, Scotland, United Kingdom at SRUC
Title: Laboratory Assistant (Microbiology)
Company: SRUC
Location: Penicuik, Scotland, United Kingdom
Laboratory Assistant (Microbiology)
Pentland Science Park
Full Time
Permanent
£24,243 – £25,866 per annum
Reference: AMT/VS/046/25
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2025
About the team
SRUC Veterinary Services provides disease surveillance and analytical testing via our Veterinary and Analytical Laboratory and our network of disease surveillance hubs situated throughout Scotland. We provide national veterinary disease surveillance for the Scottish Government and collaborate with APHA to support statutory disease control schemes.
Our Veterinary Services team are experts in animal disease diagnosis, and we process over one million animal and material samples each year. Close links with research and development activities within SRUC and in several other academic and research institutions ensure that our UK, EU and international clients benefit from practical support coupled with expert scientific advice.
Our suite of services supports clients like vets, farmers and pharmaceutical companies by providing diagnostic testing for farm livestock and companion animals, as well as livestock health schemes, livestock health planning, veterinary CPD courses and external quality assessment schemes.
About the opportunity
Duties include:
Set up of cultures of various types of samples including tissues collected at post mortem examination, in a busy laboratory environment.
Microscopic examination including preparation and interpretation of Gram, MZN & ZN smears.
Stock control and ordering of consumables, including moving and organising large boxes of reagents.
General laboratory housekeeping including disposal of laboratory waste, maintenance of QA documentation and equipment calibrations
Requirement to follow SOPs and lab quality assurance procedures
Requirement to follow Health & Safety procedures
The post-holder will perform additional duties as directed from time to time by the Line Manager. The post holder must use their initiative in the conduct of their work, and apply sound judgement at all times to ensure that they conduct themselves within the framework of SRUC regulations and procedures and SRUC PPE requirements.
Further details of the requirements of the role can be found in the Job Particulars document.
Minimum qualifications and experience:
SCQF Level 4, or equivalent.
Admin ref: AMT/VS/046/25
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Salary and benefits?
Generous annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership
Generous family leave
We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals’ learning and development
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.
Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.
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