AB Vista Laboratory Services, operating from laboratories in Hengoed, Wales, United Kingdom, is looking for a skilled laboratory assistant to join our team. This is an entry-level role in which we hope to find a positive, efficient worker with an interest in science!
The role
An AB Vista Laboratory Assistant supports the overall running of the laboratory by performing tasks such as:
Sample preparation including
- Logging of samples into our laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Milling/Grinding/Mixing samples
- Weighing samples
Buffer preparation
- Daily and monthly checking and calibration of balances, pH meters, and pipettes
- scanning of animal feedstuffs using Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR)
About you
To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone with
- Interest in biology, chemistry, or agricultural sciences
- Effective ability to communicate and work well with a team
- High attention to detail with the ability to follow both written and verbal technical instructions
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time and priorities wisely
- Previous experience with Microsoft Suite and SharePoint, proficient computer skills required
Physical requirements
- No allergies to animal feedstuff ingredients (eg. wheat)
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to handle at least 5L of liquid (approx. 5kg)
Location
Our lab is conveniently located, approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Ystrad Mynach rail station and in reasonable driving distance of Caerphilly and Cardiff.
About the company
We’re looking for trail-blazers, non-conformists, innovators.
When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, company car/allowance, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits – these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one.
About us
We’re AB Vista an animal nutrition technology company offering pioneering products and technical services to the global animal feed industry. We’re part of the AB Agri community of leading animal nutrition products and services businesses.
We’re part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together we’re building a fair, innovative and inclusive culture.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.
Application notes
We hope you feel that AB Agri is somewhere you can thrive and so we’d love to hear from you. We get a lot of applications for our roles and sometimes need to close the process early so register your details and upload your CV via our careers website as soon as you can – it will only take a few minutes.
When you do, we’ll ask you some equal opportunities questions just to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive – or show us areas we can improve. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions and this won’t affect your application.
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information.
