2 jobs found in Tavistock

Microbiology / Molecular biology Lab Assistant MUST BE ALREADY LIVING LOCAL TO EXETER Location: Starcross - EX6 8PF Length: Initially Until end March 2026 Hours: Tue - Sat, 8am to 4pm with flexibility - 37 hours a week Rate: £13.15 p/h (£19.73 p/h for Sat) We have a temporary position available in South Exeter. You would be part of a team performing routine microbiology and molecular biology work on environmental samples. As an Assistant Scientist you will be expected to assist in the delivery of the analytical service to defined time, cost and quality targets by extracting and analysing environmental samples. These are temporary posts, you will be involved in the analysis of water & wastewater using a variety of microbiology and molecular testing methods. Though full training is provided the role requires candidates to have a scientific background, through education or work experience. They are looking for someone who enjoys being busy. The work can be high intensity at times,...

Location: Blandford Forum, DT11 Temporary: April 2026 - September 2026, extension may be possible Hourly rate: 13.15 per hour (overtime may be available) Hours: 37 hours, 5 days a week (some weekend work may be required and occasional overnight stays, outside of the areas as described below) The role We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to do field-based data collection and sampling of water. This includes statutory ecological sampling of rivers and lakes, and chemical sampling of rivers, lakes, and bathing waters. You may also be part of a incident response team and must be willing to travel area wide, with occasional overnight stays. The role could also develop further, as you may also support the team with fish surveys. The team This is a field team, who carries out routine chemical and ecological sampling and collection of environmental data throughout Dorset and the South West. This includes statutory ecological sampling of rivers and lakes, and...