Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time, Temporary Contract) Location: Near the Celbridge area Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 8am - 5pm (21 hours per week) Pay Rate: €***** 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: Cleaning floors and surfaces Restocking soap and tissue dispensers 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: €***** per hour Part-time hours (Tuesday to Thursday) Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunity to gain experience in a scientific setting If you'd like, I can also shorten this for job boards or tailor it for Indeed or social posts Skills: Lab Assistant Lims IT Skills