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Laboratory Assistant: Start Your Diagnostics Career

ExamenLab Ltd

Belfast

On-site

GBP 19,000 - GBP 25,000

Full time

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Job summary

A diagnostic laboratory in Northern Ireland is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to provide essential support to laboratory operations. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals aspiring to build a career in laboratory science. Responsibilities include handling samples, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers full training and opportunities for skill development in a regulated environment, along with a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Full training and structured onboarding
Opportunity to develop laboratory skills
Supportive team culture
Potential progression into technical roles

Qualifications

  • Educated to NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3, A-level standard in a science-related subject.
  • Good ability to follow written procedures and work instructions.
  • Basic IT skills such as Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, label, log, and store samples in accordance with SOPs.
  • Maintain clean, organised, and safe laboratory work areas.
  • Report deviations, incidents, or concerns to senior laboratory staff.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Teamwork
Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a science-related subject
Higher education qualification in a science-related subject
Job description
A diagnostic laboratory in Northern Ireland is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to provide essential support to laboratory operations. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals aspiring to build a career in laboratory science. Responsibilities include handling samples, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers full training and opportunities for skill development in a regulated environment, along with a supportive team culture.
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