The Wales Veterinary Science Centre (WVSC) is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join the team in our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory in Aberystwyth. This role is varied to support the diversity of work conducted at WVSC but will mostly include: performing veterinary diagnostic lab tests (ELISA blood tests such as BVD antigen and antibody testing, faecal parasitology, bacteriological smear staining) in accordance with quality standards (ISO/IEC 17025), reporting results to customers, keeping the work environment tidy and organised, record keeping, and assisting our vets with livestock necropsies (postmortem examinations). Applicants should have a BSc in biology (or related discipline) and previous laboratory experience. Excellent IT skills would be an advantage. Full or part-time working will be considered but the successful candidate would be required to work a minimum of 4 days a week. THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: • Receiving and checking-in samples. • Preparing samples for testing e.g., centrifugation. • Performing various tests (faecal parasitology, ELISA blood tests, smear staining). Training for all tests will be provided. • Preparing results reports. • Reporting results to customers. • Carrying out work in accordance with quality standards (ISO/IEC 17025). • Cleaning and disinfecting of the working environment. • Keeping records e.g., of samples stored/cleaning and maintenance of equipment. • Adherence to health and safety protocols for themselves and others. • Arranging the ordering of consumables as required. • The Centre also performs livestock necropsies (postmortem examinations) and laboratory technicians will be asked to assist vets with these as part of this role. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant science discipline. • Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills. • Attention to detail and ability to follow laboratory protocols. • Record keeping skills. • Ability to work to strict deadlines. • Good communication & IT skills. DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: • Experience working in a laboratory. • A willingness and ability to handle dead animals and tissue samples. • Welsh language (spoken and written). • BCG vaccination. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: • Full time or part time (80%) • Full time terms are 7.5 hour working day (08.30 to 17.00), 37.5 hrs/week, but flexibility expected due to seasonality of work • FTE holiday allowance is 20 days plus bank holidays (plus 1 additional day for every full year worked up to a maximum of 5 additional days). • Training by a range of media, including inhouse training must be undertaken. • Location: WVSC Laboratory, Aberystwyth. • Salary: £26,227.50.