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HRJOB8677 Laboratory Scientist Opportunities

Salary Range
£22,743 - £28,609
£1,895 - £2,384 / mo

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Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Laboratory Scientist Opportunities – Almac Diagnostic Services

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week on bi-weekly rotation of early/late shifts: Monday to Friday 07.00 to 15.00 and Monday to Friday 10.00 to 18.00

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Diagnostic Services

Ref No.: HRJOB8677

The Role

Almac Diagnostic Services is a personalised medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of diagnostic and companion diagnostic tests. The tests we develop are used in global clinical trials, and guide treatment decisions which ultimately improve patient care in a wide range of disease areas.

We are currently recruiting laboratory Scientists to join our passionate, multifunctional team based in our high-tech laboratories at our company headquarters in Craigavon. Daily tasks will include performing molecular biology techniques, performing quality control on samples and methods throughout laboratory processing, and assisting with the daily efficient running of the Almac Diagnostics Laboratories.

**CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis and a merit list will be compiled for current and future vacancies. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects the criteria required for the role or you may not be shortlisted**

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions.

A bachelor’s degree level qualification in Biology, Molecular Biology or another related Life Sciences discipline is essential, as is some previous practical laboratory experience.

Applicants will need excellent communication skills, along with the ability to manage timescales, organise a high-volume, varied workload and should demonstrate a high level of accuracy in all work undertaken.

This job role offers an excellent opportunity to begin your career with our highly successful business, in a varied and rewarding role that ultimately contributes to better patient care globally.

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Apply online - please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria for this role – refer to the full job descriptions for both roles that are attached to this advert for details of the full essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 28 May 2023 at 5pm.

Please note – if you have applied for the position of Scientist or Senior Scientist within the last 6 months, we are unable to consider your application at this time.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE:

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HRJOB8677 Laboratory Scientist Opportunities roles across Almac Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,743 - £28,609 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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