Laboratory Technician

The Wales Veterinary Science Centre (WVSC) is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join the team in our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory in Aberystwyth. This role is varied to support the diversity of work conducted at WVSC but will mostly include: performing veterinary diagnostic lab tests (ELISA blood tests such as BVD antigen and antibody testing, faecal parasitology, bacteriological smear staining) in accordance with quality standards (ISO/IEC 17025), reporting results to customers, keeping the work environment tidy and organised, record keeping, and assisting our vets with livestock necropsies (postmortem examinations).

Applicants should have a BSc in biology (or related discipline) and previous laboratory experience. Excellent IT skills would be an advantage. Full or part-time working will be considered but the successful candidate would be required to work a minimum of 4 days a week.

THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

· Receiving and checking-in samples.

· Preparing samples for testing e.g., centrifugation.

· Performing various tests (faecal parasitology, ELISA blood tests, smear staining). Training for all tests will be provided.

· Preparing results reports.

· Reporting results to customers.

· Carrying out work in accordance with quality standards (ISO/IEC 17025).

· Cleaning and disinfecting of the working environment.

· Keeping records e.g., of samples stored/cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

· Adherence to health and safety protocols for themselves and others.

· Arranging the ordering of consumables as required.

· The Centre also performs livestock necropsies (postmortem examinations) and laboratory technicians will be asked to assist vets with these as part of this role.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant science discipline.

· Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills.

· Attention to detail and ability to follow laboratory protocols.

· Record keeping skills.

· Ability to work to strict deadlines.

· Good communication & IT skills.

· Experience working in a laboratory.

· A willingness and ability to handle dead animals and tissue samples.

· Welsh language (spoken and written).

· BCG vaccination.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

· Full time or part time (80%)

· Full time terms are 7.5 hour working day (08.30 to 17.00), 37.5 hrs/week, but flexibility expected due to seasonality of work

· FTE holiday allowance is 20 days plus bank holidays (plus 1 additional day for every full year worked up to a maximum of 5 additional days).

· Training by a range of media, including inhouse training must be undertaken.

· Location: WVSC Laboratory, Aberystwyth.

· Salary: £26,227.50.

Deadline for applications: Friday 10th July 2026. To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the post to ***email_hidden***.