Laboratory Assistant

Our Craft

Our vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our leading brand, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin. 

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive. 

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary £29,000 – £36,500
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• 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 50:50 hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

An exciting opportunity has emerged to join The Macallan Laboratory, where the role provides essential technical support for primary production through routine laboratory analyses as per the laboratory schedules. This role also involves offering additional technical assistance, including conducting surveys, aiding in problem-solving, reviewing technical work instructions, and ensuring the completion of laboratory instrumental checks. Furthermore, the role performs analytical methods such as GC, HPLC, and wet-chemistry techniques, all aimed at continuously improving the laboratory's technical capabilities.

Make an Impact

Reporting to the Research and Lab Project Lead, the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Conducting routine analysis of production and research samples using specific test methods
• Ensuring the detailed steps of all procedures and test methods are correctly executed
• Handling OOS (Out of Specification) results, confirming the results, and following procedures to address any NC (Non-Conformance)
• Escalating all OOS or NC work as detailed in the departmental procedures
• Completing tasks assigned from laboratory meetings and one-on-one sessions within the timelines set by the Laboratory Supervisor
• Prioritising routine and research work to operate efficiently within a small technical team
• Engaging in project work and process improvements for lab methods and procedures
• Maintaining the integrity of laboratory results by participating in proficiency testing schemes

Your Talent and Skills

To succeed in this role, you will have a scientific qualification (to HNC minimum) or equivalent experience in laboratory technical skills ideally including GC and HPLC. Ideally you have experience working in the drinks industry and handling company products. You have proficient IT skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritise with strong communication and organisational skills.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.