Assistant Laboratory Technician

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit 2 x Assistant Laboratory Diagnosticians for initial 6 month contracts on rates of £15.88/hour (PAYE). These roles will be based on site in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities:

– Providing support to the virology team for receipt, preparation, processing, and statutory virus testing of plant (potato) samples (leaf and tubers).

– Manual and glasshouse work: lifting and handling large bags of potatoes for planting, maintenance, sampling and testing of potato material.

– Working within a quality assurance laboratory management system compliant with UKAS requirements for accredited tests.

Desirable Skills:

– Previous experience in glasshouse or laboratory environment would be valuable.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.