Laboratory Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Laboratory Assistants required : - 33 hours per week
Due to continued expansion within our microbiology section we have a vacancy for a flexible hard working laboratory assistant. No prior experience is necessary as we have an excellent in house training program where the successful candidate will experience full training in a number of our routine core tests.
We are UKAS Accredited specialising in water and Feed analysis, where you will gain a valuable insight into all departments within the Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a Laboratory career in a fast paced quality Company which is seeing considerable growth in the micro sector.
Hours of work are Tuesday to Friday 1pm and 9pm. And Sunday 8am to 1pm
The candidate must be able to work occasional overtime as samples must be processed on the day of arrival, so a flexible approach to working hours is essential.
Applicants must bear in mind that a laboratory such as this operates 365 days per year with a rota for bank holidays.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wirral: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Assistant roles across Cheshire Scientific's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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