Laboratory Assistant Graduates Welcome

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Laboratory Assistant – Graduates WelcomeWarrington, CheshireAbout UsPerfectus Biomed is a multi-award winning, UKAS accredited Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Offering both standard and customised microbiology testing services, we have extensive experience of developing fit-for-purpose experiments that mimic real-life scenarios.With Scientists that specialise in antimicrobial, biofilm, viral, fungal and cellular research, we deliver leading services to customers from a range of sectors.As exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Warrington.Your Rewards- Competitive salary- The chance to build a career in laboratory sciencesThis is an incredible opportunity to embark on an engaging scientific career that will see you learn new skills, develop and potentially become a highly trained laboratory professional.We are dedicated to supporting our staff and will provide a clear path and goals to ensure you can develop a career with promise and put your newly gained skills to the best use.Your RoleAs a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for providing key support to personnel within our laboratory environment including Microbiologists and Laboratory Technicians.Working in a proactive manner, you will help to deliver microbiological services to companies using our lab services. You will work on a variety of projects, undertaking some laboratory tasks (once trained) and supporting the smooth running of the laboratory.Specifically, you will:- Ensure the laboratory environment is clean and fit for purpose- Maintain cultures and colonies- Log samples- Use laboratory equipment- Enter data to record project progress and results- Support quality standards- Ensure the lab or stocked with all necessary equipment and suppliesAbout YouTo join us as a Laboratory Assistant, you will need:- Excellent MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint- At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above in English, Maths and ScienceIdeally, you will have A-Levels in biology, chemistry, maths or physics but this is not essential. A degree level education in microbiology, biology or a similar field would also be beneficial.Other organisations may call this role a Lab Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Lab Technician, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Microbiology Laboratory Assistant, Lab Support Assistant, or Junior Laboratory Technician.Webrecruit and Perfectus Biomed are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you’re looking for your first step into an exciting new career as a Laboratory Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.