Laboratory Assistant (part-time)

Laboratory Assistant (part-time)

Job details

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Pay

- £12 an hour

Job type

- Part-time

- Permanent

Shift and schedule

- Flexitime

- Monday to Friday

Location

Douglas House, Bush Loan, Penicuik

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Full job description

We are seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to maintain the supply of clean glassware and the general cleanliness of our laboratory.

About Green Bioactives







At Green Bioactives we are passionate about improving lives and making a positive impact on the world by developing and commercialising sustainable plant-derived natural products made using our innovative biomanufacturing platform.

Our proprietary Plant Cell Culture Technology has enabled us to revolutionise the way that plant-derived ingredients are produced, using sustainable methods of cultivation without the need to destroy trees or habitats. This means that, in a natural and sustainable way, we can reliably produce ingredients that may otherwise be challenging to obtain year-round at the required volumes.

Everyone at Green Bioactives is driven to do the right thing. We believe in a culture of honesty and transparency, where feedback is considered an opportunity for us to contribute to each other’s professional growth and development. We recognise the value of diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

We are a highly collaborative team of scientists, technologists, industry experts and entrepreneurs, united by our mission to protect the environment and revolutionise plant biotechnology.

Position

As a Laboratory Assistant,





your role will involve performing routine laboratory tasks with care and attention to detail, enabling smooth operations in our facility. You will provide clean and sterile materials and maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the lab.

The role will suit someone who likes to be busy and is naturally proactive at identifying and implementing ways of making the lab run more effectively and efficiently.

This is a part-time position, working afternoons, Monday to Friday. There may be opportunities to expand the role to full-time with the addition of further responsibilities, e.g., the preparation of plant growth media and stock solutions.

Key responsibilities

- Operate glass-washing and autoclave units to ensure a routine supply of sterile consumables, glassware,





and growth media.
- Source routine consumables from the on-site store.
- Handle laboratory waste and recyclables, ensuring proper disposal.
- Maintain lab cleanliness by cleaning and organising specified areas and returning items to their designated places.
- Participate in laboratory meetings and training sessions.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Comply with company quality management system policies and procedures.
- Prioritise health and safety, complying with company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

- Ability to follow protocols accurately and systematically.
- Attention to detail while performing routine or repetitive tasks.






- Good time management skills to keep up with the pace of a busy research and production environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Proactive at identifying and implementing operational improvements.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.
- Commitment to laboratory safety and best practice.

Desirable Criteria:

- Experience working in a similar role, ideally in an industrial biotechnology laboratory setting.
- Experience operating glasswashing machines and autoclaves.
- Experience producing cell culture media.
- Qualifications in Maths, English, and at least one science subject at a minimum of National 5 grade C, GCSE grade 4 (formerly grade C) or equivalent.

Additional information

- Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
- Job Location: Pentlands Science Park, Edinburgh,





UK
- Job Type: Permanent, part-time
- Hours of Work: 20 hours per week worked Monday to Friday. Flexibility around the core working hours of 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
- Salary: £12 per hour
- Benefits: 33 days’ holiday (pro-rated, inclusive of 8 public holidays), pension scheme, EMI share options.
- Right to Work in the UK: Essential.
- References: To be made available upon request.

At Green Bioactives, we value diversity and are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. We offer support and make reasonable adjustments to facilitate full participation in the recruitment process. Please inform us of any requirements you may have, and we will consider reasonable adjustments.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay:





£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LA05

▶️ Laboratory Assistant (part-time)
🖊️ Green Bioactives
📍 Penicuik