6,502 Laboratory Scientist jobs in the United Kingdom

Title: Laboratory Scientist

Salary: c. £25,000 - £27,500

Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Start Date & Contract: Immediate & 6-month temporary contract

Are you a recent graduate or somebody looking to gain additional experience within the Life Sciences? An excellent opportunity is now live with a leading Biotechnology company in Newcastle looking to expand their team.

As a Laboratory Scientist , you will be responsible for supporting Tissue-culture production (TCP) related manufacturing in line with customer needs. Your responsibilities will include dilutions and material manufacturing, as well as performing ELISA assays, tissue culturing and more. This role requires a working knowledge of microbiological techniques and the ability to take on responsibilities related to safety and quality.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations to ensure risk is minimised within the lab.
• Ensure all products make it through manufacturing process error free.
• Participate in process improvement activities to ensure products are released efficiently and safely.
• Use SAP system for some basic transactional work, for example confirmation of works orders and stock management.
• Ensure that all materials used are within specification and that all procedures are conducted in line with regulations.
• Actively maintain quality standards in line with the principles of cGMP.
• Actively participate in any business management systems training as well as QMS training.
• Listen and respond to customer needs with confidentiality.
• Use 5 whys and Non-conformance reporting.
• Be responsible for your own training files, ensuring they are up to standard.
• Maintain equipment used as part of normal daily tasks, as and when appropriate.
• Any other reasonable task assigned by line manager for which the individual is deemed suitability skilled.
• SME in a minimum of one process - creates and maintains standard work for the process.
• Take part in departmental projects as required.

You will have:

• A relevant scientific qualification (BSc/MSc) in a related subject.
• The ability to work well within a team of staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• A competency within a laboratory environment and the use of microbiological techniques.
• A desire to exceed targets and excel within your team.

If you’re interested in applying to this role, or learning more get in touch at: (url removed)

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business/Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A pioneering organisation at the forefront of human biospecimen supply is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join its growing team. The company has supported drug discovery, diagnostics, and cell therapy to biomedical researchers across Europe.

Role Overview:

This is a hands-on scientific position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced lab setting and is eager to take ownership of both routine processing and innovative lab development. You will work closely with a dedicated team of scientists and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the consistency, quality, and scientific credibility of biospecimen products used in cutting-edge biomedical research.

The role offers an excellent pathway for future growth, including opportunities to influence new laboratory capabilities and take on leadership responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Process and isolate immune cells (e.g. PBMCs, T cells) from human blood donations
• Apply controlled-rate freezing and cryopreservation techniques
• Maintain accurate and compliant lab records
• Improve internal QC protocols and product reliability
• Support assay development and optimisation of flow cytometry workflows
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time
• Train new and existing team members in lab protocols and best practices
• Provide ongoing scientific mentoring to a lab team of 5
• Assist in implementing internal flow cytometry panels
• Recommend lab equipment, reagents, and processes for service expansion

Who you are?

Experience in human blood processing and immune cell isolation

Proficiency in flow cytometry (basic to intermediate level)

Familiarity with qPCR or molecular biology techniques

Understanding of lab safety, aseptic technique, and compliance

Comfortable handling Tier 1 donor material (Hep A, Hep B, HIV screened)

Desirable Experience:

Exposure to products/workflows from BD Biosciences, Meridian, or similar providers

Previous work in commercial, academic, or clinical research labs

Knowledge of QC processes (formal ISO/QMS certification not required)

Education: BSc or MSc in Biomedical Science, Biology, Immunology, or related discipline

Package:

20% Annual Bonus Scheme

22 Days Annual Leave + Christmas Closure

(increases by 1 day/year to a max of 32 days)

Private Healthcare

6-Month Probation Period with Clear Development Pathway

Exposure to Advanced Laboratory Techniques & Innovation Projects

A pioneering organisation at the forefront of human biospecimen supply is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join its growing team. The company has supported drug discovery, diagnostics, and cell therapy to biomedical researchers across Europe.

Role Overview:

This is a hands-on scientific position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced lab setting and is eager to take ownership of both routine processing and innovative lab development. You will work closely with a dedicated team of scientists and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the consistency, quality, and scientific credibility of biospecimen products used in cutting-edge biomedical research.

The role offers an excellent pathway for future growth, including opportunities to influence new laboratory capabilities and take on leadership responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Process and isolate immune cells (e.g. PBMCs, T cells) from human blood donations
• Apply controlled-rate freezing and cryopreservation techniques
• Maintain accurate and compliant lab records
• Improve internal QC protocols and product reliability
• Support assay development and optimisation of flow cytometry workflows
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time
• Train new and existing team members in lab protocols and best practices
• Provide ongoing scientific mentoring to a lab team of 5
• Assist in implementing internal flow cytometry panels
• Recommend lab equipment, reagents, and processes for service expansion

Who you are?

Experience in human blood processing and immune cell isolation

Proficiency in flow cytometry (basic to intermediate level)

Familiarity with qPCR or molecular biology techniques

Understanding of lab safety, aseptic technique, and compliance

Comfortable handling Tier 1 donor material (Hep A, Hep B, HIV screened)

Desirable Experience:

Exposure to products/workflows from BD Biosciences, Meridian, or similar providers

Previous work in commercial, academic, or clinical research labs

Knowledge of QC processes (formal ISO/QMS certification not required)

Education: BSc or MSc in Biomedical Science, Biology, Immunology, or related discipline

Package:

20% Annual Bonus Scheme

22 Days Annual Leave + Christmas Closure

(increases by 1 day/year to a max of 32 days)

Private Healthcare

6-Month Probation Period with Clear Development Pathway

Exposure to Advanced Laboratory Techniques & Innovation Projects

Title: Laboratory Scientist

Salary: c. £25,000 - £27,500

Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Start Date & Contract: Immediate & 6-month temporary contract

Are you a recent graduate or somebody looking to gain additional experience within the Life Sciences? An excellent opportunity is now live with a leading Biotechnology company in Newcastle looking to expand their team.

As a Laboratory Scientist , you will be responsible for supporting Tissue-culture production (TCP) related manufacturing in line with customer needs. Your responsibilities will include dilutions and material manufacturing, as well as performing ELISA assays, tissue culturing and more. This role requires a working knowledge of microbiological techniques and the ability to take on responsibilities related to safety and quality.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations to ensure risk is minimised within the lab.
• Ensure all products make it through manufacturing process error free.
• Participate in process improvement activities to ensure products are released efficiently and safely.
• Use SAP system for some basic transactional work, for example confirmation of works orders and stock management.
• Ensure that all materials used are within specification and that all procedures are conducted in line with regulations.
• Actively maintain quality standards in line with the principles of cGMP.
• Actively participate in any business management systems training as well as QMS training.
• Listen and respond to customer needs with confidentiality.
• Use 5 whys and Non-conformance reporting.
• Be responsible for your own training files, ensuring they are up to standard.
• Maintain equipment used as part of normal daily tasks, as and when appropriate.
• Any other reasonable task assigned by line manager for which the individual is deemed suitability skilled.
• SME in a minimum of one process - creates and maintains standard work for the process.
• Take part in departmental projects as required.

You will have:

• A relevant scientific qualification (BSc/MSc) in a related subject.
• The ability to work well within a team of staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• A competency within a laboratory environment and the use of microbiological techniques.
• A desire to exceed targets and excel within your team.

If you’re interested in applying to this role, or learning more get in touch at: (url removed)

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business/Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Medical Laboratory Assistants, Hemel Hempstead, HP2

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Chemisty Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

Medical Laboratory Assistants, Watford, WD18

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)

Medical Laboratory Assistants, Watford, WD18

40 hours a week between hours of 8am-8pm, £13.15ph

Laboratory based on site at a large hospital requires diligent and efficient Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide general support to the busy Sample Reception. 

Duties will include:

• Receipt, identify and prepare all samples and request forms
• Handle large volume of incoming samples
• Identify and prepare - maintaining accurate log via the specimen tracker system
• Assisting with incoming department queries via phone, email, face to face in a timely and professional manner
• Other duties assigned by the department

The successful candidate must have had proven work experience within a UK pathology laboratory, ideally a Biomedical Graduate. Experience of working on Winpath would be an advantageous.

You will also need to be flexible, highly motivated, an effective team player, methodical and have excellent communication skills.  

Please note that you must be available to start immediately.

Ritz Rec (Emp Bus)