Laboratory Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
A Proficient laboratory assistant working within the laboratory production environment, contributing towards the day to day delivery of analytical outputs.
Operating within a tightly regulated Quality System, whilst satisfying the requirements of customers and regulators undertaking sample preparation and straightforward analytical techniques.
Job Accountabilities
Operating within a team of 12 to 35 with no budget control or direct reports.- In Sample Reception receives registers and distributes samples to analytical teams and undertakes some simple preparation and scheduling activities
- Working across a variety of teams (Analytical and Sample Reception)
- Supports maintenance of equipment
- Understanding and supports regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Able to use a variety of IT programmes
- Working to a defined Quality system whilst adhering to tight deadlines with varying sample volumes and complying with the needs of the customer and changing regulatory standards
- Operating within a team environment and supporting activities according to best practice procedures as detailed in the Quality System.
- Maintenance of own knowledge in line with best practice and changing regulatory standards including Continuing Professional Development.
Knowledge and Skills
5 GCSEs (A-C in Maths, English and Science/technology subject).- Technical Adept with IT systems, tools and databases including Nautilus, TAPS, Word, and Excel.
- Good communication skills and planning and organisations skills.
- Self motivated to deliver a highly flexible sample preparation and analytical service within a changing environment including flexibility in working hours/practices.
- Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous.
Additional Information
This role will cover Monday to Saturday
We need fantastic people to enable us to deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community and then supporting employees to achieve their full potential ensuring they feel valued and included, regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation or social background.
If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Scotland / the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date: 08/06/23
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: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Assistant roles across United Utilities'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 Energy & Utilities.
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 £21,552 - £21,552 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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