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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed Wales, United Kingdom
Are you organised, a good communicator and enjoy being part of a team with a desire to learn? If so, we have an opportunity for you!
AB Vista Lab Services operate form laboratories in Ystrad Mynach, Wales and Plantation, USA offering testing to our customers. Working in a team to support the overall running of the Laboratory by collecting and logging samples into the laboratory management system, preparing samples for analysis (for e.g. enzyme activities such as phytase and xylanase, ELISA, NIR, other biochemistry) and assisting scientists with running and reporting of these laboratory tests.Other responsibilities include:
- Receiving and logging samples into the computer system (Laboratory Information Management System also known as LIMS)
- Preparation and weighing of samples ready for analysis
- Data collection and data entry
- Checking a variety of laboratory equipment to ensure its within calibration limits and re-calibration if necessary
- Potential/opportunities to learn other lab duties and perform some testing subject to training
To be successful in this role some of the things we are looking for:
- High attention to detail with the ability to follow both written and verbal technical instructions
- Comfortable working with numbers with high level of accuracy
- Previous experience of using computer systems or excel for data entry or recording information
- Interest in science would be beneficial
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be desired
- Ability to lift 7-10KG when preparing reagents
Location
This role is based at our lab in Wales. We are only a short walk from the train station with great rail links to Cardiff reaching the city within around 20minutes with trains every half hour and a short drive into the town where it is close to local shops and amenities with a number of exciting attractions nearby.
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: Crop Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Assistant roles across AB Agri'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 Crop Production.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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