We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Scientific Officer in Greenmount Campus. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork, ANI clearance has been completed.

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months

Rate of pay: £15.83

Hours of work: 9:00 to 17:00 (or 08:30 to 16:30), five days per week

Key Responsibilities:

Essential Criteria applicants must have:

Applicants must possess:
1. A minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.
AND
2. A minimum of 1 years’ full time equivalent* practical work experience in a paid or voluntary capacity, in a relevant scientific (plant and/or animal biology) role to include one or a combination of the following:
• The provision of evidence based scientific advice;
• Conducting biological assessments or surveys;
• Assessment of scientific information against specific criteria;
• Scientific data management;
• Preparation of scientific reports;
• Providing educational or community engagement services relating to biological sciences;
• Collection of biological data or monitoring;
• Undertaking biological research.

1. A) Have an A Level or HND or equivalent or higher qualification in Biological or relevant scientific discipline;
OR
2. a minimum of 3 years’ full time equivalent* practical work experience in a paid or voluntary capacity, in a relevant scientific (plant and/or animal biology) role to include one or a combination of what is mentioned in 2. in essential experience & qualifications.

*Full time equivalent (FTE) means work on a full-time basis for a year based on working 37 hours per week. Part-time working contributes proportionally to this requirement, thus for example, someone working 18.5 hours per week counts as 0.5 FTE over one year.

The successful candidate will also require access to a form of transport in order to fulfil the responsibilities of the post. Successful candidates may be required to drive Departmental vehicles.

Proof of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths grade C or above or the equivalent and 2 A-levels

Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent communication skills.
Proven ability to use own initiative.

Please send your CV via the link or to Jack.Knox@therecruitmentco.uk