Laboratory Assistant

4 months ago

Penicuik, United Kingdom Green Bioactives Full time

We are seeking a proactive, reliable and well-organised Laboratory Assistant to maintain and improve the smooth running of our laboratory and prepare sterile materials for our research and production teams.

**About Green Bioactives**

At Green Bioactives we are passionate about improving lives and making a positive impact on the world by developing and commercialising sustainable plant-derived natural products made using our innovative biomanufacturing platform.

Our proprietary Plant Cell Culture Technology has enabled us to revolutionise the way that plant-derived ingredients are produced, using sustainable methods of cultivation without the need to destroy trees or habitats. This means that, in a natural and sustainable way, we can reliably produce ingredients that may otherwise be challenging to obtain year-round at the required volumes.

Everyone at Green Bioactives is driven to do the right thing. We believe in a culture of honesty and transparency, where feedback is considered an opportunity for us to contribute to each other’s professional growth and development. We recognise the value of diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

We are a highly collaborative team of scientists, technologists, industry experts and entrepreneurs, united by our mission to protect the environment and revolutionise plant biotechnology.

**Position**

As a Laboratory Assistant, your role will involve performing routine laboratory tasks with care and attention to detail, enabling smooth operations in our facility. You will provide clean and sterile materials, prepare growth media and solutions, and maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the lab.

The role will suit someone who likes to be busy and is naturally proactive at identifying and implementing ways of making the lab run more effectively and efficiently. Potential advancement opportunities include promotion to Laboratory Manager.

**Key responsibilities**
- Prepare growth media batches according to specifications.
- Formulate stock solutions and aliquot commonly used reagents.
- Operate glass-washing and autoclave units to ensure a routine supply of sterile consumables, glassware, and growth media.
- Conduct routine quality control tests of media and solution stocks.
- Source routine consumables from the on-site store.
- Handle deliveries.
- Monitor stock levels of consumables and reagents for media preparation, reporting low levels to your Line Manager.
- Handle laboratory waste and recyclables, ensuring proper disposal.
- Maintain lab cleanliness by cleaning and organising the media and chemical preparation areas and tissue culture area and returning items to their designated places.
- Participate in laboratory meetings and training sessions.
- Follow and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Comply with company quality management system policies and procedures.
- Prioritise health and safety, complying with company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.

**Requirements**:
Essential Criteria:

- Prior experience working in a laboratory.
- Ability to follow protocols accurately and systematically.
- Attention to detail while performing routine or repetitive tasks.
- Computer literate (including Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to calculate dilutions.
- Reliability and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Good time management skills to keep up with the pace of a busy research and production environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Proactive at seeking and implementing operational improvements.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.
- Commitment to laboratory safety and best practice.

Desirable Criteria:

- Experience working in a similar role, ideally in an industrial biotechnology laboratory setting.
- Experience operating autoclaves.
- Experience producing cell culture media.
- Experience using electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) or electronic laboratory information management system (eLIMS) software (ideally Labguru).
- Experience working under a quality management system.

**Additional information**
- Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
- Job Location: Pentlands Science Park, Edinburgh, UK
- Job Type: Permanent, full-time
- Hours of Work: 40 hours per week worked Monday to Friday including a paid lunch break of up to 1 hour per day. Flexibility around the core working hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Benefits: 33 days' holiday (pro-rated, inclusive of 8 public holidays), pension scheme, EMI share options.
- Right to Work in the UK: Essential.
- References: To be made available upon request.

At Green Bioactives, we value diversity and are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. We offer support and make reasonable adjustments to facilitate full participation in the recruitment process. Please inform us of any requirements you may have, and we will consider

  • Laboratory Assistant

    3 months ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom The Moredun Group Full time

    Overview: The role involves undertaking routine laboratory procedures in support of scientific staff. This includes: - Maintenance of equipment and facilities to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance levels. - Ordering, receipt and booking-in of laboratory consumables and reagents. - Management of stock levels. - Equipment checks. - Supporting the...

  • Laboratory Assistant

    3 months ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Green Bioactives Full time

    We are seeking a motivated, reliable and well-organised Laboratory Assistant to join our team of 14 and support our plant biotechnology research and production departments. **About Green Bioactives** At Green Bioactives, we are passionate about making a positive impact on the world by developing sustainable plant-based products using our innovative...

  • Laboratory Assistant

    4 months ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Green Bioactives Full time

    **Vacancy Synopsis** We are seeking a motivated and reliable Laboratory Assistant to support our research and production departments. As a Laboratory Assistant, your role will involve performing routine laboratory tasks with care and attention to detail, enabling smooth operations in our facility. You will provide clean and sterile materials to the labs,...

  • Research Assistant

    4 months ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Green Bioactives Full time

    We are seeking a chemist to aid in the generation and analysis of metabolite extracts from our plant cell cultures. **About Green Bioactives** At Green Bioactives we are passionate about improving lives and making a positive impact on the world by developing and commercialising sustainable plant-derived natural products made using our innovative...

  • Horticultural Assistant

    4 months ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Option A Full time

    Small well managed and friendly site - With sites all over England, Scotland and Europe - Varied Horticultural work - Must have own transport, given the remote location **About the Company** Our client is a reputable and successful organisation involved in the research and cultivation of arable crops. They have sites across Scotland, England and Europe....

  • Technical Officer

    3 months ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom The Moredun Group Full time

    **The role** The post will be based at Moredun Scientific, Pentlands Science Park, near Edinburgh. You will act in the role of Technical Officer for studies appropriate to your experience level and be involved in laboratory work and live-phase support, you will be expected to develop areas of expertise and take responsibility for specific work...

  • Production Specialist

    3 days ago

    Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Unlock a Rewarding Career in Diagnostic Product ManufacturingBecome a valued member of our team at Stem Recruitment and embark on an exciting journey as a Production Operative! We are seeking two enthusiastic individuals to join our cutting-edge production department, where you will play a vital role in the creation of high-quality diagnostic products.Key...

  • Production Specialist

    3 days ago

    Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Unlock a Rewarding Career in Diagnostic Product ManufacturingBecome a valued member of our team at Stem Recruitment and embark on an exciting journey as a Production Operative! We are seeking two enthusiastic individuals to join our cutting-edge production department, where you will play a vital role in the creation of high-quality diagnostic products.Key...

  • Production Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Unlock a Rewarding Career in Diagnostic Product ManufacturingAre you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the scientific industry? STEM Recruitment is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for two enthusiastic individuals to join a leading diagnostics company in their cutting-edge production department.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the production of...

  • Production Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Unlock a Rewarding Career in Diagnostic Product ManufacturingAre you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the scientific industry? STEM Recruitment is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for two enthusiastic individuals to join a leading diagnostics company in their cutting-edge production department.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the production of...

  • Production Operative

    4 weeks ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Become a Production Operative with a Leading Diagnostics Company! Are you ready to jump into an exciting and dynamic role in the heart of the scientific industry? STEM Recruitment is thrilled to offer two enthusiastic individuals the chance to join one of our most thrilling clients in their cutting-edge production department. This permanent, full-time...

  • Production Team Member

    3 weeks ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Production Operative to join our team at a leading diagnostics company. As a Production Operative, you will play a critical role in the manufacturing process, ensuring the production of high-quality diagnostic products.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the production of diagnostic products,...

  • Production Team Member

    3 weeks ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Production Operative to join our team at a leading diagnostics company. As a Production Operative, you will play a critical role in the manufacturing process, ensuring the production of high-quality diagnostic products.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the production of diagnostic products,...

  • Production Operative

    4 days ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Become a Production Operative with a Leading Diagnostics Company! Are you ready to jump into an exciting and dynamic role in the heart of the scientific industry? STEM Recruitment is thrilled to offer two enthusiastic individuals the chance to join one of our most thrilling clients in their cutting-edge production department. This permanent, full-time...

  • Production Associate

    4 days ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Production Operative RoleBecome a valued member of our production team at a leading diagnostics company.We are seeking two enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team in the production department, located near Penicuik. This permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) offers a rewarding career in the production of high-quality diagnostic...

  • Production Associate

    4 days ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom Stem Recruitment Full time

    Production Operative RoleBecome a valued member of our production team at a leading diagnostics company.We are seeking two enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team in the production department, located near Penicuik. This permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) offers a rewarding career in the production of high-quality diagnostic...

  • Innovation and Research Scientist

    4 days ago

    Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom Moredun Research Institute Full time

    Job Title: Innovation and Research ScientistWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Innovation and Research Scientist to join our team at the Moredun Research Institute. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing laboratory studies to determine the cellular function of the sheep TMEM154 protein and its role in susceptibility to...

  • Innovation and Research Scientist

    4 days ago

    Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom Moredun Research Institute Full time

    Job Title: Innovation and Research ScientistWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Innovation and Research Scientist to join our team at the Moredun Research Institute. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing laboratory studies to determine the cellular function of the sheep TMEM154 protein and its role in susceptibility to...

  • Production Operator

    4 months ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom STEM Recruitment Solutions Full time

    STEM recruitment are currently looking for 2 individuals to Join one of most exciting clients in their production department as operatives. This permanent role involves producing high-quality diagnostic products following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Located near Penicuik, this full-time position requires 37.5 hours per...

  • Production Operator

    4 months ago

    Penicuik, United Kingdom STEM Recruitment Solutions Full time

    STEM recruitment are currently looking for 3 individuals to Join one of most exciting clients in their production department as operatives. This permanent role involves producing high-quality diagnostic products following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Located near Penicuik, this full-time position requires 37.5 hours per...