114 Laboratory Skills jobs in the United Kingdom

• Sample Management: Collect, prepare, and test samples for analysis.
• Data & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities, equipment maintenance, and sample results.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all laboratory equipment and sensors are properly maintained, calibrated, and in good working order.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage reagents and consumables, anticipating and requesting upcoming purchases.
  
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to strict health, safety, and welfare procedures and implement safety improvements in the laboratory area.
  
• Operational Support: Assist with process ramp-up, optimization, and various operational tasks for the commissioning team or other departments as assigned.
  
• Technical Support: Provide technical support by performing basic tests and presenting findings to senior staff.
• Technical Competency: A strong understanding of laboratory practices and equipment.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in record-keeping and data collection.
• Safety Awareness: A good understanding and commitment to safety protocols.
  
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with a team of technicians and support other departments.
  
• Organisation: Good organizational skills for managing equipment and supplies.

Join Our Clients Dynamic Team as a Laboratory Assistant!

Are you passionate about life sciences and eager to dive into the world of laboratory work? We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join client's innovative team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant environment where your skills will make a real impact.

Due to the location of my client, it is essential that you have a vehicle, no public transport available to site.

Position: Laboratory Assistant

Contract Type: Temporary

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples accurately and efficiently using pipettes and vortex equipment.
• Employ good aseptic techniques to ensure the integrity of samples.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations, including serial dilutions.
• Maintain meticulous records of all experiments and procedures.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and precision in every task you undertake.
• Learn and apply specific practical techniques relevant to our projects.
• Work with various technical equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

What We're Looking For:

• Ideally, you'll have previous experience as a lab technician or relevant work placement experience.
• A strong willingness to learn and grow within the laboratory setting.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle technical equipment with care.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

As a temporary associate through Adecco, you'll also gain access to our exclusive benefits portal, offering discounts from high street retailers, a well-being hub, and peer-to-peer recognition tools.

If you would like to find out more information about this opportunity, please contact Adecco Aylesbury. Alternatively, you can apply via this job site.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Are you graduate with any medical or science degree? Are you interested and excited to work with a multinational organization in medical devices industry? We have an opportunity for you as Laboratory assistant

Job Title: Laboratory assistant

Duration: 8 months (longer term contract)

Location: Dundee

Salary: 13.85 p/h

Working hours: 37.5 hours

Main Purpose of the Role:

• This is an individual contributor role with expectations aligned to the Capabilities and Behaviors as set out in the Employee Handbook
• Working as part of the Product Support Team, the Product Support Investigator II is primarily responsible for the logging, assessing the reports of end user complaints and subsequent investigation at Dundee

Responsibilties:

• Log, acknowledge and assess all alleged product deficiencies received from end users for adverse event reportability to time lines specified by site procedures.
• Investigate, establish and report cause.
• Log, acknowledge Supplier Corrective Actions (SCARS) received Taking full accountability for personal workload, ensuring work is completed to a high standard in accordance with site policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Proactively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and other general housekeeping duties.
• Taking a self-motivated approach to continuous professional development and engaging with site training initiatives.
• Developing excellent relations with the department team and wider Operations group.
• Proposing ideas for new opportunities to improve communication and productivity.

• Being aware of the policies as set out in the Employee Handbook and able to enact them as appropriate

If this is something that you would be interested in please apply with your updated CV and I will be happy to connect at your convenient time.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Junior Lab Assistant – Quality Control Team (Long-Term Temporary Post)
Location: Folkestone

Are you curious about science and looking to get hands-on experience in a laboratory? No degree? No problem! This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods as a Junior Lab Assistant within their friendly Quality Control Team.

This is a fantastic long-term temporary role for anyone with a genuine interest in science – whether you’re a school leaver, returning to work, or simply keen to learn in a fast-paced environment. Full training will be provided, and you’ll gain valuable experience in both Quality Control and Microbiology.

What you’ll be doing:

• Keeping laboratories clean, tidy, and safe

• Assisting the team with product testing (full guidance and support provided)

• Helping to log and organise incoming samples for analysis

• Restocking consumables, chemicals, and equipment (reporting shortages when needed)

• Monitoring equipment calibration dates and raising with the QC Manager

• Safely disposing of waste materials

• Supporting lab technicians and supervisors in their day-to-day work

Who we’re looking for:

• Someone with a keen interest in science and a methodical approach to work

• Great attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Experience or qualifications in science are a bonus but not essential – we also welcome applications from candidates with experience in fast-paced industries such as hospitality or catering who are looking to take their first step into a lab-based role.

What you’ll get:

• Attractive starting salary (based on experience)

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00am–4:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break)

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days)

• A long-term temporary post with a superb employer

• The chance to kick-start a career in a laboratory setting with plenty of development potential

If you’re enthusiastic about science and excited to begin your career in a lab environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV today.

Join Our Clients Dynamic Team as a Laboratory Assistant!

Are you passionate about life sciences and eager to dive into the world of laboratory work? We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join client's innovative team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant environment where your skills will make a real impact.

Due to the location of my client, it is essential that you have a vehicle, no public transport available to site.

Position: Laboratory Assistant

Contract Type: Temporary

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples accurately and efficiently using pipettes and vortex equipment.
• Employ good aseptic techniques to ensure the integrity of samples.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations, including serial dilutions.
• Maintain meticulous records of all experiments and procedures.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and precision in every task you undertake.
• Learn and apply specific practical techniques relevant to our projects.
• Work with various technical equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

What We're Looking For:

• Ideally, you'll have previous experience as a lab technician or relevant work placement experience.
• A strong willingness to learn and grow within the laboratory setting.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle technical equipment with care.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

As a temporary associate through Adecco, you'll also gain access to our exclusive benefits portal, offering discounts from high street retailers, a well-being hub, and peer-to-peer recognition tools.

If you would like to find out more information about this opportunity, please contact Adecco Aylesbury. Alternatively, you can apply via this job site.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

• Sample Management: Collect, prepare, and test samples for analysis.
• Data & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities, equipment maintenance, and sample results.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all laboratory equipment and sensors are properly maintained, calibrated, and in good working order.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage reagents and consumables, anticipating and requesting upcoming purchases.
  
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to strict health, safety, and welfare procedures and implement safety improvements in the laboratory area.
  
• Operational Support: Assist with process ramp-up, optimization, and various operational tasks for the commissioning team or other departments as assigned.
  
• Technical Support: Provide technical support by performing basic tests and presenting findings to senior staff.
• Technical Competency: A strong understanding of laboratory practices and equipment.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in record-keeping and data collection.
• Safety Awareness: A good understanding and commitment to safety protocols.
  
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with a team of technicians and support other departments.
  
• Organisation: Good organizational skills for managing equipment and supplies.

Gi Group are looking for a Laboratory assistant for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire.
This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates. If you want to be a part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, please apply now!

Hours: 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am
Pay rate: 15.87 per hour
Duration: Temporary ongoing, long term

Job Purpose

To carry out analytical checks on both syrups & finished products ensuring product quality. Carry out other service tasks which ensure the efficient operation of the production department.

Principal Responsibilities

* Collect samples of product from Manufacturing
* Carry out standardised analytical tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds & complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding brix (sugar) and pH levels & communicate to production or appropriate personnel.
* Carry out standardised analytical tests of raw materials including mineral water and comminute
* Set up of HPLC instrumentation
* Using standardised calculations determine, recommend & recheck material adjustments for the mixing department
* Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production
* Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate
* Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and brix levels in customer complaints and report on findings.
* Check packaging and coding against specifications using SAP system, communicate results & ensure extra checks are carried out if failures have been determined. Identify product to be held if out of specification.
* Organise storage of retained samples & ensure housekeeping in both Laboratory & keeper room is maintained to a high standard.
* Participation in external proficiency checks as required by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
* Undertake basic microbiology testing. Including plate pouring and incubation.
* Maintain accurate records, report sheets & summary sheets as per Labcred requirements.


General Responsibilities

* Understand and take an active role in lean manufacturing work practices including 5S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site
* You must exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work and you must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work.
* The incumbent should demonstrate behaviours which are in line with the site values & help to improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture.
* Support the business in working towards delivering our ethical trading and human rights vision.
* When engaging with internal and external stakeholders (such as consumers, customers or suppliers) maximise any potential opportunities to communicate Princes' ethical trade and human rights approach.

These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual's line manager

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Understanding of continuous improvement work practices
Effective communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise tasks
GCSE Science, Maths and English or relevant work experience

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply now or email your CV Thank you.

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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Are you graduate with any medical or science degree? Are you interested and excited to work with a multinational organization in medical devices industry? We have an opportunity for you as Laboratory assistant

Job Title: Laboratory assistant

Duration: 8 months (longer term contract)

Location: Dundee

Salary: 13.85 p/h

Working hours: 37.5 hours

Main Purpose of the Role:

• This is an individual contributor role with expectations aligned to the Capabilities and Behaviors as set out in the Employee Handbook
• Working as part of the Product Support Team, the Product Support Investigator II is primarily responsible for the logging, assessing the reports of end user complaints and subsequent investigation at Dundee

Responsibilties:

• Log, acknowledge and assess all alleged product deficiencies received from end users for adverse event reportability to time lines specified by site procedures.
• Investigate, establish and report cause.
• Log, acknowledge Supplier Corrective Actions (SCARS) received Taking full accountability for personal workload, ensuring work is completed to a high standard in accordance with site policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Proactively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and other general housekeeping duties.
• Taking a self-motivated approach to continuous professional development and engaging with site training initiatives.
• Developing excellent relations with the department team and wider Operations group.
• Proposing ideas for new opportunities to improve communication and productivity.

• Being aware of the policies as set out in the Employee Handbook and able to enact them as appropriate

If this is something that you would be interested in please apply with your updated CV and I will be happy to connect at your convenient time.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Junior Lab Assistant – Quality Control Team (Long-Term Temporary Post)
Location: Folkestone

Are you curious about science and looking to get hands-on experience in a laboratory? No degree? No problem! This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods as a Junior Lab Assistant within their friendly Quality Control Team.

This is a fantastic long-term temporary role for anyone with a genuine interest in science – whether you’re a school leaver, returning to work, or simply keen to learn in a fast-paced environment. Full training will be provided, and you’ll gain valuable experience in both Quality Control and Microbiology.

What you’ll be doing:

• Keeping laboratories clean, tidy, and safe

• Assisting the team with product testing (full guidance and support provided)

• Helping to log and organise incoming samples for analysis

• Restocking consumables, chemicals, and equipment (reporting shortages when needed)

• Monitoring equipment calibration dates and raising with the QC Manager

• Safely disposing of waste materials

• Supporting lab technicians and supervisors in their day-to-day work

Who we’re looking for:

• Someone with a keen interest in science and a methodical approach to work

• Great attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Experience or qualifications in science are a bonus but not essential – we also welcome applications from candidates with experience in fast-paced industries such as hospitality or catering who are looking to take their first step into a lab-based role.

What you’ll get:

• Attractive starting salary (based on experience)

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00am–4:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break)

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days)

• A long-term temporary post with a superb employer

• The chance to kick-start a career in a laboratory setting with plenty of development potential

If you’re enthusiastic about science and excited to begin your career in a lab environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV today.