Laboratory Assistant Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Laboratory Assistant Technician
Location: Willingham, Cambridge
Company: Hermitage AI Ltd (Largest supplier of porcine semen in the UK market)
Hermitage AI Ltd.
Require an Assistant Laboratory Technician at its site in Willingham, Cambridge.
Assistants will perform all aspects of production and support the Laboratory manager to ensure deadlines are met. The successful candidate should have excellent communication and organizational skills, a strong work ethic, follow SOP’s with meticulous detail, accurate record keeping, a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team and individually.
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)
* Ability to follow procedures
* Lab hygiene, cleanliness and biosecurity
* High level of accuracy
* Precise record keeping
* Taking phone calls & Assisting the Orderline
* Files and Systems kept up to date
* IT skills
* Willingness to train and develop
* Support the Laboratory Manager
* Communicate with the general manager, lab manager, team and head office
Previous lab experience an advantage but full training will be provided. Good IT skills and interpersonal skills are essential. More generally - enthusiasm, flexibility.
Days of work - Monday (6am - 4:30pm), Tuesday (8am-12pm), Thursday (7am-2pm), Friday (6am -3pm) and Saturday (6am - 4:30pm). Car driver essential due to remote location.
The company offer in return a competitive salary, good working conditions, and excellent support and motivation. Accommodation available on site for one person.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Laboratory Assistant Technician
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 Technician roles across Hermitage AI Ltd'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 £26,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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