Job Description

Laboratory Assistant

We care about your future

E&O transitioned to a 62.5% employee-owned business (EOT) in 2024. This means that you can add value to the company's future by working hard at your job and learning new skills and enjoying the extra rewards.

An employee-owned business ensures long-term job security, transparency of organisational changes and everyone has a voice within our "One-Team" structure.

The managers and supervisors respect all the different job roles, skill levels, always demonstrating empathetic training and mentoring for all new starts and cross training of other employees for career progression.

Our professional "One-Team" culture encourages leadership and promotion from within, long-term job security and a great working environment.

E&O is continually improving productivity and efficiencies by investing in its staff, equipment, processes whilst meeting all governmental legislation around compliance of products and services.

Why are we telling you all of this?

E&O is very proud of its successful history in supplying laboratories with essential reagents for over 40 years. We are looking to attract more likeminded individuals who thrive working within a dynamic fast-moving environment whilst enjoy demonstrating a self-employed attitude.

Being an employee-owned business, a proportion of the company's profit is shared with all employees who have 12 months service, via a distribution biannual payment.

The Role: Laboratory Assistant

As a busy UKAS accredited Microbiology Laboratory catering for an internationally recognised client, providing a fast, efficient and accurate service, we are now recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant.

This role will be based within our Quality Control Department, working in our independent laboratory situated at our Bonnybridge Site.

The successful candidate will assist with the testing of Culture Media, raw materials and environmental samples. This is a fast moving, high turnaround department, to ensure that all the testing is carried out in direct accordance with instructions, as well as in strict compliance with the relevant Standard Test Methods.

To be considered for this role you will hold a degree in a relevant science subject. Experience working in a Laboratory environment will be an advantage, although full training will be given to the successful candidate. You will have excellent attention to detail, with strong communication skills, and be a team player.

Hours of work:

This shift pattern rotates each week between:

Mon to Thu 08.00 to 17.00, Fri 08.00 to 14.00 (40hrs per week) Mon to Thu 08.30 to 17.30, Fri 08.00 to 14.00 (40hrs per week)

What we need from you:

A can-do attitude Excellent attendance and timekeeping skills Your own transport as the site is remote You must enjoy working as part of a dynamic team and learning new skills Have great focus and attention to detail, whilst meeting targets and deadlines

The extra benefits of being part of us:

You'll have scheduled work patterns, so you can plan your week without surprises, helping you get used to the shifts, your team colleagues and the work routine We try not to work unsociable hours to protect our teams work-life balance, however occasional weekend or extended shift cover is requested when emergencies occur We only hire for permanent, full-time, or part-time roles. No agency cover Career progression pathways are in place helping you develop and take on more responsibility Our Employee-Ownership Trust (EOT) means a twice-yearly distribution (based on annual profit) after 12 months service is completed There is free parking on all sites Great canteen facilities with a free coffee machine We have ongoing training & development opportunities to help you to reach your full potential For every five years' service, you receive an extra day of holiday to add to your statutory 28 days
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.89 per hour

Work Location: In person