Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time, Temporary Contract)
Location: Near the Celbridge area
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 8am - 5pm (21 hours per week)
Pay Rate: €14.65 per hour
About the Role: FRS Recruitment, on behalf of our client near the Celbridge area, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations during a busy seasonal period. This is a hands‑on position suited to someone organised, reliable, and comfortable with manual work in a laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of reagents for testing (0.05M PBS and 70% Ethanol)
* Monitoring and restocking consumables for farm and molecular labs
* Washing and autoclaving of equipment
* Waste management and disposal duties
* Transporting samples (10kg bags) using an electric trolley – heavy lifting required
* Preparing samples for analysis (e.g., potato coring)
* Labelling and maintaining accurate records
* General laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, including:
o Cleaning floors and surfaces
o Restocking soap and tissue dispensers
o Collecting and restocking lab coats
* Occasional sample registration using LIMS (Labvantage)
* Supporting additional laboratory duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager
Requirements
* Manual Handling certification (required)
* Full driving licence and access to own vehicle (required)
* Strong computer and IT skills
* Good communication and organisational abilities
* Previous experience as a Lab Attendant (desirable)
* Experience with LIMS or Labvantage systems (desirable)
What's on Offer
* €14.65 per hour
* Part‑time hours (Tuesday to Thursday)
* Supportive and friendly working environment
* Opportunity to gain experience in a scientific setting
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