Sample Preparation Assistant

2 weeks ago


Sand Hutton, United Kingdom FERA SCIENCE LIMITED Full time

**Join us as a Sample Preparation Assistant and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety**

At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.

**Role**: Sample Preparation Assistant

**Salary**: £23,466

**Location**: Biotech Campus, Sand Hutton, York, YO41 1LZ
**Working pattern**: 37.5 hours per week anytime between 7am and 7pm Monday - Friday

**What you'll be doing**:

- As a sample preparation assistant, you will be responsible for the receipt and preparation of sample for the analysis of chemical residues.
- Log samples onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Organise the storage, retrieval and disposal of samples.
- Carry out general laboratory duties including washing down and cleaning at the close of day
- Prepare samples for analysis using established techniques.
- Work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to defined quality standards.
- Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.

**What we're looking**:

- Practical IT experience, in particular Microsoft Packages such as Word and Excel.
- Ability to keep clear written records.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions efficiently.
- Self-motivated and have an ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and other team members.
- A methodical approach to work and attention to detail.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive salary of £23,466
- 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
- The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
- Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

**What we hope you’ll do next**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,466.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sand Hutton, North Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 10094716



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