Assistant Scientific Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Scientific Officer top join a large Public Sector body based in Omagh.

Main Duties

The company is the most efficient and cost effective testing facilities to deliver diagnostic and statutory testing which it carries out for its principal customer the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for Northern Ireland.
DSIB Histopathology provides a statutory, diagnostic service for DAERA, the farming community and commercial customers, testing samples received for Histological examination by Veterinary Officers. DSIB bacteriology provides a statutory and diagnostic service for DAERA, the farming community and commercial customers, testing samples received for the presence of bacterial disease, suspect epizootic diseases and notifiable diseases including Johne’s disease.

The duties of the post are likely to include the following:
1. Processing of diagnostic bacteriology samples from PM and PVP’s.
2. Carrying out various bacterial identification tests including Biolog, Gram Stain, Anthrax Stain, Serotyping, Chemical tests and IFAT.
3. Carrying out AMR testing on significant isolates.
4. Preparation of samples for botulism testing.
5. Carrying out testing for Toxo, Clostridium perfringens toxins, C.diff toxins and Salmonella Dublin using ELISA and LAT kits.
6. Collection, checking and log on of samples from the post mortem room, recording any non-conformances and alerting the Lab Manager.

This list is not exclusive and the successful candidate will be required to carry out other duties as allocated by management

Experience/ Qualifications

1 A minimum of 5 GCSE’s including a science subject
2 A general science background would be beneficial
3 Experience of working in a laboratory environment would be beneficial
4 Effective communication skills
5 Ability to work as part of a team
6 Ability to work flexible working hours