Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time, Temporary Contract)
Location:
Near the Celbridge area
Hours:
Tuesday to Friday, 8am – 5pm (Part-Time, 4 days per week)
Contract Dates:
21st October – 27th March
About the Role:
FRS Recruitment, on behalf of our client near the Celbridge area, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations during a busy seasonal period. This is a hands-on position suited to someone organised, reliable, and comfortable with manual work in a laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Preparation of reagents for testing (0.05M PBS and 70% Ethanol)
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Monitoring and restocking consumables for farm and molecular labs
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Washing and autoclaving of equipment
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Waste management and disposal duties
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Transporting samples (10kg bags) using an electric trolley – heavy lifting required
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Preparing samples for analysis (e.g. potato coring)
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Labelling and maintaining accurate records
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General laboratory maintenance and housekeeping including:
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Cleaning floors and surfaces
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Restocking soap and tissue dispensers
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Collecting and restocking lab coats
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Occasional sample registration using LIMS (Labvantage)
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Supporting additional lab duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager
Requirements:
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Manual Handling certification (required)
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Full driving licence and access to own vehicle (required)
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Strong computer and IT skills
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Good communication and organisational abilities
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Previous experience as a Lab Attendant (desirable)
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LIMS or Labvantage system experience (desirable)
What’s on Offer:
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Supportive and friendly working environment
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Opportunity to gain experience in a scientific setting
