Laboratory Assistant

**Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters**

We are currently looking to recruit a **Laboratory Assistant** to join our award-winning business at **Ayr**. Our team supports the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian (EMEAI) territories for Neogen, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 1,800 people worldwide.

Genomics Lab Assistant will be responsible for participating in ancillary laboratory duties including laboratory cleans, waste management and stock management and assisting in the movement of samples within the laboratory including short and long term storage and sample retrieval.

**Job Responsibilities Include**:

- To participate in ancillary laboratory duties including laboratory cleans, waste management and stock management.
- To assist in the movement of samples within the laboratory including: short and long term storage and sample retrieval.
- To use, calibration, cleaning and maintenance of liquid handling automation and other laboratory equipment.
- Following and maintaining laboratory standard operating procedures.
- All training will be provided._

**Skills & Experience required**:

- High attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines while producing work of a high standard and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Ability to multitask
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages desirable
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. Company benefits include: service linked holidays, contributory pension scheme, complementary life insurance, share purchase scheme, subsidised private medical cover, Cycle2Work scheme, employee assistance programme and competitive salary.

We are embracing ideas, talents and diversities and looking forward you to be part of a growing organisation. You will enjoy a variety of benefits include: service linked holidays, contributory pension scheme, complementary life insurance, share purchase scheme, subsidised private medical cover, Cycle2Work scheme, employee assistance programme and competitive salary etc, as well as development opportunities we provide for all of our colleagues.

If you are motivated by the above position and you have the relevant skills and experience and are ready for an interesting, full time, temporary job with great job satisfaction then submit your CV and covering letter stating salary expectations to explaining what makes you stand out from the crowd

**About Neogen**:
From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations - and in turn their consumers. **What we do matters**

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our **Pillars of Trust** - the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include **Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service**. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

**Job Type**:
Full-time, temporary, rotational shift work

Due to location and shift times, own transport is essential

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear face coverings on site
Regular cleaning undertaken
Hand sanitiser points throughout the building