Laboratory Assistant

Job Location	Ystrad Mynach
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

The Role & Key ResponsibilitiesHave you every thought about a career in science Have you ever thought about working in a lab Is this something you never thought you would do Why not join our team today as a Laboratory Assistant and see what its like!You dont need to be a Scientist to work in a lab, you just need to be organised, a great communicator, enjoy being part of a team and have a desire to learn! If you are interested in a role that will give you career opportunities and chance to learn thiscould be the role for you! Following team growth and internal promotions we are looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join us.As a Lab Assistant you will have responsibility for the following:

Receiving and logging samples into the computer system (Laboratory Information Management System also known as LIMS)
Preparation and weighing of samples ready for analysis
Data collection and data entry
Checking a variety of laboratory equipment to ensure its within calibration limits and re-calibration if necessary
Potential/opportunities to learn other lab duties and perform some testing subject to training

To be successful in this role some of the things we are looking for:

High attention to detail with the ability to follow both written and verbal technical instructions
Comfortable working with numbers with high level of accuracy
Previous experience of using computer systems or excel for data entry or recording information
Interest in science would be beneficial
Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be desired
Ability to lift 7-10KG when preparing reagents

LocationThis role is based at our lab in Wales. We are only a short walk from the train station with great rail links to Cardiff reaching the city within around 20 minutes with trains every half hour and a short drive into the town where it is close to local shopsand amenities with a number of exciting attractions nearby.About The CompanyWere looking for trail-blazers, non-conformists, innovators.Were AB Vista, an animal nutrition technology company offering pioneering products and technical services to the global animal feed industry. Were part of the AB Agri community of leading animal nutrition products and services businesses. Bring your talentsto AB Vista and play your part in producing affordable, high quality and responsible food for the growing global population.We are a growing, innovative business and we value diversity and different ways of thinking to keep moving us forward. AB Agri is an equal opportunity employer, assuring equal treatment to all. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessibleand ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people.We are united by our family values that represent who we are, how we work together and how we help our customers.

Pioneering - Curious, spirited and bold. We lead, the right way.
Excellence - We seek excellence in all that we do.
Growth - We create ways for our people and customers to thrive.

We are part of Associated British Foods (ABF), a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group.Making your applicationReady to apply Great! Simply register your details and upload your CV via our careers website - it usually takes just a few minutes. Please do not delay making your application. In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close theapplication period before the date shown and without notice.As part of your application we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application andis never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application.AB Agri group politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Keyskills :
General AdministrationLaboratory

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