Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Scientist

Location: Craigavon, UK

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday

Salary: Competitive plus an excellent Benefits Package

Business Unit: Diagnostic Services

Open To: Internal and External applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11288

The Role

Almac Diagnostic Services is a personalised medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of diagnostic and companion diagnostic tests. The tests we develop are used in global clinical trials, and guide treatment decisions which ultimately improve patient care in a wide range of disease areas.

We are currently recruiting for Laboratory Scientists to join the Genomic Services team. Daily tasks will include performing molecular biology techniques including sample preparation and next-generation sequencing in a quality driven environment. The individual will also assist with the daily efficient running of the Almac Diagnostics Laboratories.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, we are looking for you to have:

• Eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Molecular Biology or a related Life Science discipline.
• At least 1-year previous practical laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication skills, along with the ability to manage timescales, organise a high-volume, varied workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work undertaken.

Further Information

For more information on the role responsibilities and the required essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to this job posting.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the essential criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Friday 27th March 2026.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.”