Laboratory Assistant
Location: Alton, GU34 2QR
Rate of pay: £11.65 - £12.00 / hr, DOE
Contract: Part time
Hours: 08.00-16.30 Mon - Wed 30 mins unpaid lunch break
Benefits:
• 20 days Including birthday & Bank holidays - rising after two and four years
• Enhanced pension after probation to matched contributions up to a further 2%
• Health Cash Plan
• Flexitime
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Free Tea and Coffee
• On-site parking
Are you a Laboratory Assistant looking for a new Part-time role?
PelGar International Ltd is now recruiting for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory operations at their Alton Site.
Laboratory Assistant - About the role:
The primary focus of this role is maintaining insect cultures and assisting with laboratory trials. The ideal candidate will be passionate about entomology, laboratory work, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in the lab environment.
Responsibilities:
Insect Maintenance:
• Culturing pest species of insects
• Feeding and watering insects according to established protocols.
• Cleaning insect enclosures to ensure optimal hygiene and prevent contamination.
Laboratory Testing:
• Preparing insects for laboratory trials and experiments.
• Setting up and closing down laboratory trials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
• Recording trial results promptly and with precision.
• Preparing testing equipment and surfaces before and after experiments.
• Adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to avoid cross-contamination and ensure the integrity of experiments.
General Duties:
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness throughout the laboratory, strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Preventing insecticide cross-contamination and mitigating insect disease risks.
• Following health and safety procedures diligently to ensure a safe working environment.
• Working independently, managing and prioritizing tasks to meet shifting deadlines.
• Providing coverage for colleagues as needed to ensure continuous lab operations.
• Contributing to team discussions and offering suggestions for improving lab processes.
• Reporting potential issues or concerns to the Line Manager promptly.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of feed and consumables necessary for insect cultures and trials.
Laboratory Assistant - Candidates Skills and experience:
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting
• Knowledge or interest in entomology or pest species is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Familiarity with laboratory health and safety regulations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Degree in a Biosciences field preferred
About the Company:
PelGar International is the leading British manufacturer of highly effective rodenticide and insecticide products for the control of public health and farming pests around the world. With an active and dynamic research and development programme, which draws on a wide range of market intelligence and technical feed-back, we aim to provide innovative and novel solutions to any global pest problem.
PelGar operates from its headquarters in Hampshire, England and through local offices in mainland Europe, Africa, Australia and North America. Our analytical and formulation laboratory ensures the highest product quality from two UK manufacturing sites, while our research centre provides the technical team with valuable insights into the behaviour and biology of the rodents and insects being targeted.
Next steps:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to perform well in this role, click APPLY today and forward your current CV, including a covering letter, clearly stating why you believe you can offer what we re looking for.
No Agencies please!