CEC Lab Assistant

Devro Plc; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Biocity, Motherwell ML1 5UH (near Glasgow) UK

Team: CEC

Position type: Permanent

Package: NA

Employment requirements: Due to local restrictions, applications will only be considered from candidates who already hold a permanent right to work in the location stated above.

At SARIA Food & Pharma, our activities are characterized by connected value chains, decades of shared market expertise and a unifying spirit of innovation to continuously develop our people and our products.

Van Hessen, Devro and Bioiberica use animal raw materials to create their wide range of products, which are ubiquitous and universal, but anything but ordinary. With a complementary portfolio of casings for the sausage industry that includes natural and collagen-based casings, Devro and Van Hessen are leading product experts in their industry. The global life science company Bioiberica produces active ingredients for humans, animals and plants, from starting material it receives from Van Hessen.

We create the added layer of value with our products and services, improve the well-being of all by taking life science further and combine our attention to detail with the extraordinary, because it all matters.

The opportunity

The role of a Laboratory Assistant within our Collagen Expertise Centre (CEC) is to provide support and assist in the effective running of the Laboratory by conducting a variety of technical and experimental tasks by utilising established procedures and techniques within the laboratory team. You will be responsible for following strict safety protocols to help ensure the lab runs and operates smoothly.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn and develop their career within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

1. To implement company and departmental policies and procedures to comply with Health, Safety, COSHH and risk assessment requirements
2. Plan own workload to ensure the correct balance between rapid delivery and appropriate quality of results to support the team in day-to-day laboratory activities
3. To carry out routine and non-routine tasks accurately, in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
4. To follow strict methodology to carry out analysis
5. To record and analyse data, sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues
6. To undertake routine maintenance and calibration checks of laboratory services and equipment including fume cupboards, deioniser, visual electrical safety checks, autoclave etc. under the guidance of CEC Research Scientist
7. To participate in continual improvement and development of methods and procedures
8. To update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
9. Ensure good housekeeping of lab and control of stock items

About you

1. BSc Degree in a related scientific field or a minimum of HND (e.g. chemistry or biology) is essential
2. Health and safety knowledge working in a lab environment is paramount therefore two years relevant laboratory experience is essential
3. A background in the food industry would be preferable but not essential
4. A working knowledge of biology/wet chemistry/biochemistry
5. Good mathematical ability
6. Analytical approach with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
7. Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously
8. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to work effectively with colleagues

What's next?

If this sounds like a role that you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please e-mail a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter explaining the key attributes you could bring to the role. We would also recommend you speak with your manager to discuss your interest prior to submitting your application.

Please note, closing dates are subject to change and, at times of high volume of applications, this may be brought forward.

Important to us:

We believe it takes diversity of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly innovative company. If you require any adjustments to be able to pursue an application with us, please let our Recruitment team know.

Information Security is important at SARIA Food & Pharma and your application will be processed and stored in line with our data protection policies.