Join us as an Assistant Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
As an Assistant Scientist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of our laboratory. From preparing culture media to managing waste disposal and maintaining essential supplies, your work will directly contribute to the success of our scientific research. This is a hands-on, practical role ideal for someone who enjoys working with precision, keeping things organised, and being part of a collaborative team.
This is a part time position, 15hrs a week working Thursday & Friday.
What you’ll be doing:
* Preparing high-quality culture media and buffers.
* Autoclaving waste and meticulously cleaning glassware.
* Managing stock levels of essential lab supplies.
* Collaborating with scientists, facility teams, and contractors to keep everything running like clockwork.
What we’re looking for:
* A relevant science qualification or equivalent experience.
* A keen eye for detail and ability to follow protocols accurately.
* A collaborative team player who thrives in busy environments.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Strong time management and task prioritisation.
* Committed to producing high-quality work.
* Clear and confident communicator—both written and verbal.
What’s in it for you?
* 25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
* Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
* The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
* Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
* Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at and we’ll get back to you.