Laboratory Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full-time Laboratory Assistant required to work in a busy ISO 17025 Accredited Microbiology Laboratory based in Bournemouth (Wallisdown) dealing primarily with food, water and environmental samples (see Microtech Services (Wessex) Ltd. website for more information).
The role includes (but is not limted to):
-preparing culture media.
-dispensing culture media and pouring agar plates.
-labelling petri dishes, capping test tubes, refilling pipette tip boxes.
-General 'day to day' cleaning duties.
-recycling of glassware including washing and preparation for sterilization.
Previous experience is not required as full training will be given, although a good command of verbal and written English is essential.
To be considered for the role, you will need to be:
-reliable, hard-working and flexible
-able to work 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
-able to work within the hours of 8am - 5pm (8 hours per day including 30 min paid lunch break).
-a conscientious, reliable and resourceful individual who can work well with others as well as on their own using their own initiative.
The company offers an immediate start, a permanent position and training to high standards.
Access to the Company pension scheme is available after the first 3 months.
Starting pay is £9.50 per hour, increasing to £10.50 per hour in April in line with the National Living Wage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bournemouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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 MIcrotech Services'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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