Laboratory Assistant

Our Blend of Benefits

• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

We’re looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Glasgow. This role plays an important part in supporting whisky production through routine laboratory analysis and technical support, ensuring the quality and consistency of our premium products. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will carry out testing, investigate results, and contribute to continuous improvement across the laboratory and production environments.

We are seeking a proactive Laboratory Analyst to support quality control and research activities by delivering accurate analytical testing and ensuring compliance with established methods and procedures. The role involves investigating out-of-specification results, supporting production teams with technical problem solving, and utilising techniques such as gas chromatography and wet chemistry. You will also be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, managing consumables and stock levels, and clearly communicating results through reporting.

In addition, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, project work, and provide support across wider laboratory operations as required.

To be successful in this role, a scientific qualification at HNC level or above in a relevant discipline is required, along with previous laboratory experience. You should have strong practical lab skills, a good understanding of analytical techniques, and the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential, along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience in food and drink, distilling or manufacturing, familiarity with GC or wet chemistry, experience with systems such as LIMS or Q-Pulse, and exposure to quality or continuous improvement environments would be advantageous.