23 Laboratory Support jobs in the United Kingdom

Contract length: 12 months

Role Type: Field-Based (Car required)

Client: Pharmaceuticals

Our client is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join our team as a Laboratory Support Coordinator. This challenging role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through high-quality support of hospital pathology services.

Responsibilities:

- Provide frontline technical support for analytical systems.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues to minimize equipment downtime.

- Deliver IT support, applications assistance, and staff training.

Requirements:

- Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical-Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

- Strong troubleshooting skills and IVD industry knowledge.

- Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability under pressure.

Please apply on Linkedin.

Scientific Customer Support Coordinator

Location: Forest Row, East Sussex

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

VRS are partnering with a leading developer of innovative scientific instrumentation, whose cutting-edge analytical technologies are used worldwide across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. Our client is recognised for their technical expertise, high-quality products, and strong focus on customer success.

We are seeking a Customer Support Coordinator to join their team and provide high-quality technical and customer support to both external customers and internal teams. This is a varied and rewarding role offering a blend of troubleshooting, process coordination, and occasional hands-on field service support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line remote/virtual technical support and troubleshooting for all company instrumentation, accessories, and associated software.
• Act as the central point of contact for post-sales support activities – creating and managing support cases, work orders, service and parts quotes, and CRM documentation.
• Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring documentation is accurate, effective, and up to date.
• Develop and deliver training materials for field service staff, both virtually and in person.
• Coordinate spare parts logistics to support efficient field service operations.
• Liaise with R&D and Quality teams to report, document, and follow up on quality or product performance issues.
• Provide field service backup when required.
• Support production and facilities teams to ensure all customer support-related operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• At least 12 months experience in technical support within a scientific or engineering setting.
• BSc/MSc in Chemistry or closely related scientific subject.
• Calm, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced technical environment.

Please note this role is 100% site-based, and you must hold a valid driver’s licence, passport and must be able to lift up to 25kg when handling equipment.

In return you’ll join a friendly, collaborative team passionate about supporting global customers and driving operational excellence.

Apply to VRS today to be considered!

Keywords: customer support, troubleshooting, laboratory, chemistry, engineering, field service, coordinator, technical support, pharmaceutical, pharma, in vitro, in vivo, drug development, drug discovery, pharmacology, pharmacologist, ABPI, ADME, DMPK, East Grinstead, Crawley, Crowborough, Haywards Heath, Forest Row, Tonbridge, East Sussex, Sussex, VRS9182AW

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Scientific Customer Support Coordinator

Location: Forest Row, East Sussex

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

VRS are partnering with a leading developer of innovative scientific instrumentation, whose cutting-edge analytical technologies are used worldwide across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. Our client is recognised for their technical expertise, high-quality products, and strong focus on customer success.

We are seeking a Customer Support Coordinator to join their team and provide high-quality technical and customer support to both external customers and internal teams. This is a varied and rewarding role offering a blend of troubleshooting, process coordination, and occasional hands-on field service support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line remote/virtual technical support and troubleshooting for all company instrumentation, accessories, and associated software.
• Act as the central point of contact for post-sales support activities – creating and managing support cases, work orders, service and parts quotes, and CRM documentation.
• Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring documentation is accurate, effective, and up to date.
• Develop and deliver training materials for field service staff, both virtually and in person.
• Coordinate spare parts logistics to support efficient field service operations.
• Liaise with R&D and Quality teams to report, document, and follow up on quality or product performance issues.
• Provide field service backup when required.
• Support production and facilities teams to ensure all customer support-related operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• At least 12 months experience in technical support within a scientific or engineering setting.
• BSc/MSc in Chemistry or closely related scientific subject.
• Calm, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced technical environment.

Please note this role is 100% site-based, and you must hold a valid driver’s licence, passport and must be able to lift up to 25kg when handling equipment.

In return you’ll join a friendly, collaborative team passionate about supporting global customers and driving operational excellence.

Apply to VRS today to be considered!

Keywords: customer support, troubleshooting, laboratory, chemistry, engineering, field service, coordinator, technical support, pharmaceutical, pharma, in vitro, in vivo, drug development, drug discovery, pharmacology, pharmacologist, ABPI, ADME, DMPK, East Grinstead, Crawley, Crowborough, Haywards Heath, Forest Row, Tonbridge, East Sussex, Sussex, VRS9182AW

Please note that by submitting your application to VRS Ltd your details will be registered with us so that we can contact you about suitable job opportunities now and in future. You may unsubscribe at any time by emailing us directly via our website.

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Graphic PLC has been established in Crediton since 1968, with global manufacturing subsidiaries in the USA, Italy and China. We manufacture high performance printed circuit boards (PCB) in low to medium volumes for blue chip companies worldwide. The main markets are defence, Aerospace, security and communications.

We currently have a vacancy available within our Quality Department. Ideally, you will have some experience working in a quality control/assurance role, however this is not essential. You will be working as part of our Quality Team, focusing on fulfilling various quality requirements, relating to how a manufacturing process has performed and also controlling activities and planning to ensure that the product is fit for purpose. The reputation of our Company relies heavily on the quality of the product. You will be working to aerospace and exacting national, international and customer standards. Full training will be provided to the successful candidates.

The starting salary is £26,249.60 and will increase to £6,427.81 once you begin working the night shift.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 6am. Please note that there is some flexibility with start and finish times which will be discussed at the interview stage.

Graphic plc is unable to provide sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 6,427.81 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crediton EX17 1HN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

This is a fixed-term contract.

Location

Beaverworld, Ponders End, EN3 7SR

On-site 5 days per week Monday to Friday

A Bit About Us

Beavertown began life in a tiny BBQ joint in Haggerston, North London. In 2020 we opened BEAVERWORLD, our Out of this World brewery & mothership in Enfield. Alongside our Lockwood Brewery in Tottenham Hale and our micro-brewery at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium we have the capacity to brew a staggering 90 million pints a year.

Now, we’re happily brewing loads of great beer - for everyone to enjoy - anywhere in the universe.although tastes best when drank on Earth. So, if you’re after some tasty beer with a difference you’ve come to the right place.

The Role

Fancy joining the Quality Team where you’ll ensure that all of our beer is produced to the highest standards through Microbiological, analytical, and sensory checks.

In this role, you’ll provide support with general Lab practices including collection and management of samples, yeast health management, cleaning of the Lab and the production of daily Lab reports.

What You’ll Be Doing

General lab

• Good Lab practice and maintenance of high standards of safety
• Collect, manage and process samples according to the sampling plan
• Yeast health management including cultivation and propagation, when required
• Prepare stock solutions and media, inoculating and incubating samples
• Simultaneously deal with multiple support activities and requests
• Work on becoming a cross-functional QC Lab team member (phys-chem, microbiology, sensory)
• Clean and decontaminate the Laboratory
• Help to maintain all Quality standards within the Laboratory
• Be part of projects and project support team member.

Data reporting

• Record data efficiently
• Produce daily reports of physical-chemical and microbiological results for all sites, or other sites if needed
• Communicate the Laboratory results and main constraints efficiently in the Department to the internal team during dedicated meetings or via internal messaging system

Stock and supply management

• Manage Lab stock and resources: maintenance of incoming inspection plan

Extra

• Contribute to Beavertown events and festivals and represent the brewery in public
• Increase your understanding of the art and science of brewing through study and investigation
• Demonstrate the ‘Beavertown Way’ to visitors and clients through your knowledge, enthusiasm, and hospitality

What you’ll bring to us

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Brewing Science, Biology, Chemistry or another relevant field; or relevant technical experience
• Evidence of effective communication within and between teams
• Able to work efficiently and with incredible attention to detail
• Ability to think and operate with initiative and troubleshoot wherever necessary
• Flexible and quick to learn

Desirable

• Project investigation related to food or beverages
• Experience or contact with the brewing industry

What’s In It For You

• Discounts on Beavertown beer and goodies
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days Annual Leave plus a day off to celebrate your birthday
• 2 days off every year for volunteering
• Private healthcare and Company pension
• Team and company social events including monthly lunch

This is a fixed-term contract.

Location

Beaverworld, Ponders End, EN3 7SR

On-site 5 days per week Monday to Friday

A Bit About Us

Beavertown began life in a tiny BBQ joint in Haggerston, North London. In 2020 we opened BEAVERWORLD, our Out of this World brewery & mothership in Enfield. Alongside our Lockwood Brewery in Tottenham Hale and our micro-brewery at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium we have the capacity to brew a staggering 90 million pints a year.

Now, we’re happily brewing loads of great beer - for everyone to enjoy - anywhere in the universe.although tastes best when drank on Earth. So, if you’re after some tasty beer with a difference you’ve come to the right place.

The Role

Fancy joining the Quality Team where you’ll ensure that all of our beer is produced to the highest standards through Microbiological, analytical, and sensory checks.

In this role, you’ll provide support with general Lab practices including collection and management of samples, yeast health management, cleaning of the Lab and the production of daily Lab reports.

What You’ll Be Doing

General lab

• Good Lab practice and maintenance of high standards of safety
• Collect, manage and process samples according to the sampling plan
• Yeast health management including cultivation and propagation, when required
• Prepare stock solutions and media, inoculating and incubating samples
• Simultaneously deal with multiple support activities and requests
• Work on becoming a cross-functional QC Lab team member (phys-chem, microbiology, sensory)
• Clean and decontaminate the Laboratory
• Help to maintain all Quality standards within the Laboratory
• Be part of projects and project support team member.

Data reporting

• Record data efficiently
• Produce daily reports of physical-chemical and microbiological results for all sites, or other sites if needed
• Communicate the Laboratory results and main constraints efficiently in the Department to the internal team during dedicated meetings or via internal messaging system

Stock and supply management

• Manage Lab stock and resources: maintenance of incoming inspection plan

Extra

• Contribute to Beavertown events and festivals and represent the brewery in public
• Increase your understanding of the art and science of brewing through study and investigation
• Demonstrate the ‘Beavertown Way’ to visitors and clients through your knowledge, enthusiasm, and hospitality

What you’ll bring to us

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Brewing Science, Biology, Chemistry or another relevant field; or relevant technical experience
• Evidence of effective communication within and between teams
• Able to work efficiently and with incredible attention to detail
• Ability to think and operate with initiative and troubleshoot wherever necessary
• Flexible and quick to learn

Desirable

• Project investigation related to food or beverages
• Experience or contact with the brewing industry

What’s In It For You

• Discounts on Beavertown beer and goodies
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days Annual Leave plus a day off to celebrate your birthday
• 2 days off every year for volunteering
• Private healthcare and Company pension
• Team and company social events including monthly lunch

Element has an opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our rapidly expanding Connected Technologies business at our state-of-the-art laboratory in Surrey Hills, Guildford.

As a member of our Radio Testing team, you will perform a variety of testing assignments to ensure cutting edge consumer electrical devices meet specific radio testing standards and are safe for manufactures to bring to market.

Core responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gather and record test data
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment

.Key Skills

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• 0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Possess computer skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme / Training and enhanced career progression

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Robotics Technician

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.

Solution

As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

Role Overview

The Robotics Lab Technician plays a key support role within the Robotics team, ensuring the smooth and continuous operation of all robotic platforms and associated infrastructure. This role is responsible for maintaining lab equipment, assisting with hardware prototyping, constructing and modifying test environments, and providing hands-on support during data collection and research experiments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong practical background in mechanical and/or electronic systems, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, fast-paced research setting. This is a night shift-based role.

Responsibilities

• Robot Maintenance and Fault Resolution
• Carry out routine inspections, calibrations, and preventative maintenance on robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues, including actuators, sensors, cabling, and Linux based systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and fault logs using internal systems.
• Experiment and Data Collection Support
• Support research and data collection teams in the preparation and execution of experimental sessions.
• Set up robots and related systems in advance of tests; monitor equipment during live runs.
• Provide technical assistance during testing to minimise downtime.
• Ensure proper data handling, including logging, backups, and equipment checks.
• Environment and Testbed Construction
• Build and reconfigure physical testing environments (e.g. indoor navigation spaces, mock domestic/industrial settings).
• Adapt setups to suit specific experiment protocols or hardware requirements.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and compliant workspace in line with health and safety regulations.
• Hardware Prototyping and Assembly
• Assist engineering teams in the assembly and modification of mechanical and electrical prototypes.
• Follow technical drawings and instructions for constructing or adjusting subsystems.
• Use hand tools, basic power tools, soldering equipment, and test instruments as required.
• Lab Operations and Inventory Management
• Monitor and manage stock levels of components, tools, consumables, and equipment.
• Keep detailed records of repairs, equipment configurations, and setup procedures.
• Help coordinate lab usage and maintain shared workspaces.
• Support compliance with internal lab protocols and assist with audits where necessary.

Expertise

• Technical qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in robotics, mechatronics, electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with robotic systems, hardware assembly, and fault-finding.
• Familiarity with sensors, microcontrollers, motors, embedded systems, and diagnostic tools.
• Competence using hand tools, soldering equipment, and test instruments (e.g. multimeters).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and mechanical schematics.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail in both practical work and documentation.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively, with clear and professional communication.
• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System), Linux systems, or serial communication tools.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Familiarity with 3D printing, CNC machinery, or laser cutting equipment.
• Basic scripting or programming (e.g. Python, Bash)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
• Paid vacation and travel opportunities to our London, Vancouver, and Boston offices
• Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
• Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy