Senior Laboratory Scientist

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 10-4 flex.

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Diagnostic Services

Ref No.: HRJOB11017/1

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 seeking Senior Laboratory Scientist with specific skills in single-cell RNAseq and/or spatial transcriptomics to join our passionate, multifunctional team based in our high-tech laboratories at our company headquarters in Craigavon. Daily tasks will include performing molecular biology techniques, performing quality control on samples and method development to support growing client requirements in this field.

Please see attached job descriptions for more details about the roles and responsibilities.

Please ensure that your CV fully reflects the criteria required for the role or you may not be shortlisted

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions.

A bachelors degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Biology, Molecular Biology or another related Life Sciences discipline is essential. Previous practical laboratory experience in method development and experience in single-cell RNAseq and/or spatial transcriptomics is essential.

Applicants will need excellent communication skills, along with the ability to manage timescales, organise a high-volume, varied workload and should demonstrate a high level of accuracy in all work undertaken.

Please see attached job description for a full list of essential and desirable criteria

This job role offers an excellent opportunity to begin your career with our highly successful business, in a varied and rewarding role that ultimately contributes to better patient care globally.

Apply Now

Apply online – please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria for this role refer to the full job descriptions for both roles that are attached to this advert for details of the full essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 09 Nov 2025 at 5pm.

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 CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation

Skills:
Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques life science transcriptomics single cell RNAseq

Benefits:
Staff Discounts Professional Coaching Rewards for Years Of Service Group Healthcare Scheme Pension Scheme