What Laboratory Work Jobs are in the United Kingdom?

UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) in Preston seeks a graduate chemist with analytical chemistry experience for a Senior Analyst role. You will work in a multidisciplinary team across safety, security and safeguards, applying a range of analytical techniques to support UK projects and maintain accreditation.

The role involves developing practical knowledge in nuclear science, with training provided for radiochemical methods and quality systems.

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Metso Corporation is seeking a Test Center Technician in Manchester, England. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating mineral processing equipment, as well as conducting tests on mineral samples. You will receive support from an inclusive team focused on sustainability.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma and a keen attention to detail. We offer extensive learning opportunities, a strong benefits plan, and a commitment to your well-being and safety.

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JavaDeveloper-PublicSector-SCclearancerequired

JavaDevelopersneededwhoholdactiveSCclearance,toworkonanexcitingcentralgovernmentbasedprojectbasedoutofLondon(95%remoterole).

AsaseasonedJavaDeveloper/SoftwareEngineer,you'llhaveexperienceworkingwith:

• Centralgovernmenttransformationprojects,ideallywithGDSexperience.
• Javabackenddevelopmentwithmicroservices.
• Springframework(SpringBoot)basedwebapplications.
• AWSand/orKubernetes.
• CI/CDmindsetandanagileapproach.
• Aconsultativeapproachtoproblemsolvingandsolutionbuilding.

You'llenjoytakingacollaborativeapproachwithstakeholders,ensuringthatyouaskthe rightquestionstotherightpeople,ensuringasuccessfuldeliveryofthetasksyou'relookingtocompletewithinapeoplefirstworkenvironment.

Ifyou'reaJavaDeveloperwhoenjoystheintrinsicrewardsthatcomewhenworkingforpublicfacingwebsitesand/orplatforms-pleasedogetintouch.

AllapplicantsmustholdactiveSCclearance,thisisapre-requisitefortherole,andideallybebasedinacommutabledistancefromLondon.

Location: 95%remote(monthlytraveltoLondonrequired)

Clearance: ActiveSCClearancerequired

StartDate: Immediate

Lead Laboratory Accessioner

Role summary: day-to-day lead for accessioning; manage workflow assignment and cross-functional troubleshooting to ensure timely and accurate specimen processing.

Site-specific note Bristol includes scanner allocation/troubleshooting and high-volume slide management.

Duration: 6 Months

Pay rate: 26,510 per annum

Key responsibilities

• Monitor throughput and assign tasks; maintain accurate records, tier boards, and communications.
• Work with peers across group and pathology operations lead to ensure pathology rotas are up to date and work allocation is fairly assigned.
• Manage site pathology rotas across all laboratory working days, and respond to any unplanned absence.
• Manage slide storage, slide recovery and allocation of slides for further molecular testing, immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry. Support specimen receipt, staging, and storage;
• Coordinate purchasing to maintain par levels; track usage and inventory of accessioning supplies Orchestrate scanner throughput; perform first-line scanner troubleshooting and escalation.
• Lead exception/rejection process oversight and ensure timely resolution of problematic samples.
• Audit accession-to-billing and escalate to Customer Relations for correction and prevention.
• Support Customer Service function; monitoring email, and handling phone calls.
• Support, data collection, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality assurance efforts.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years accessioning/data entry or supervisory experience; LIMS proficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stand/walk for extended periods; wear PPE as required.

Additional site-common responsibilities

• Client account setup and data hygiene (HubSpot to Pathport/MediLIMS), including address/contact validation and GDPR-compliant corrections.
• Courier booking and missed-collection liaison with Logistics; track send-away shipments and results to closure.
• KPI reporting cadence for service quality and operational exceptions; early escalation of at-risk turnaround cases.

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

Lab Engineer

London

Competitive Salary

Our client is an ambitious start-up looking to utilise AI within the field of Materials Science to help advance cutting-edge technology in this area. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to join their small dynamic team in the early stages as they set-up and develop their research laboratory in London.

They are seeking a Lab Engineer to operate and maintain their materials synthesis and characterisation lab. You will run experiments, own instruments, and take responsibility for keeping equipment in good working order with minimal supervision.

This is a role for someone with solid practical experience across research-grade equipment, who is comfortable working independently and takes pride in a well-maintained instrument as in a well-executed experiment.

You will be joining a small, highly ambitious team of world-renowned engineers, AI researchers, and materials scientists. We move fast and value people who are energised by that.

Role:

Operate our core instrument suite independently: high vacuum equipment, high temperature metallurgy systems, high field magnets, XRD, SEM and optical characterisation.

Perform routine and preventive maintenance and diagnose faults before they become failures.

Run synthesis and characterisation experiments, ensuring reproducibility and rigorous data capture throughout.

Write and maintain SOPs and risk assessments for the equipment and processes you own.

Manage consumables, materials inventory, and equipment readiness for the broader research team.

Collaborate with materials scientists and ML researchers to design experimental runs and interpret results.

Support the integration of experimental data into digital infrastructure and AI pipelines.

Skills & Qualifications:

Qualified in physics, engineering, materials science or related field.

Several years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining research-grade equipment in a professional setting.

Direct experience with two or more instrument domains from our suite:

• • High-vacuum equipment.
  • X-ray diffraction (XRD).
  • Optical characterisation setups.
  • High-temperature metallurgical synthesis equipment.
  • High-field magnets.
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

Solid working knowledge of vacuum systems: pump types, leak detection, and routine maintenance.

Familiarity with ionising radiation safety requirements and relevant local regulations.

Background from one or more of: semiconductor manufacturing, scientific instrumentation companies, industrial research, national laboratories or other major national facilities, or NDT.

Careful, methodical approach to documentation: maintenance logs, SOPs, and data provenance.

Nice to Have

Experience writing or reviewing SOPs and risk assessments from scratch.

**Job title:** Account Manager Romer Labs
**Location:** UK
**Job model** : Remote
As an Account Manager for UK, you will promote our diagnostic solutions for food and animal feed testing, both in the rapid and reference analysis segment. You will develop sales action plans, support and upselling existing customers (end customers as well as distributors), acquire new customers, and conduct marketing activities.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Promote diagnostic test kits and laboratory consumables for food allergens testing, mycotoxin & GMO testing, hygiene & pathogen testing.
+ Train and support our customers of the following industry segments: food industry, grain & milling industry, animal feed companies, public & service laboratories, distributors.
+ Acquire new customers, search for and onboard new distributors.
+ Represent Romer Labs at conferences and industry events, conduct marketing activities like webinars, sales promotions, etc. in cooperation with our product management & marketing team.
+ Participate in tenders, prepare quotations, and document all sales activities in the CRM tool.
+ Cooperate with our logistic team to guarantee smooth delivery processes. Monitor the account's payment behavior and act to ensure payment within the agreed payment terms.
**We offer:**
+ A job with passion - our core mission at Romer Labs has always been the same: Making the World's Food Safer®.
+ A dynamic work environment - it will give you the possibility to work independently as well as part of a international team in finding the right solutions for our customers.
+ An innovative product portfolio - plus background support of a leading in-house development and manufacturing team.
+ Innovation as part of our DNA - we are constantly exploring new technologies and pushing the boundaries of existing ones to simplify workflows.
+ Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and sales skills.
+ A community where your customer centricity matters - we strive to meet the demands of our customers while upholding our reputation for exceptional service.
**You Bring:**
+ A life science educational background - e. g. in chemistry, food engineering, biotechnology, biology, or agricultural sciences.
+ Several years of B2B sales experience - ideally in the diagnostic field and food & agri-business.
+ A strong commercial instinct - you love to drive the business, hunt for opportunities, and close deals.
+ An entrepreneurial spirit - you prefer the hands-on approach, with strong self-management skills.
+ Willingness to travel in the region - up to 50 %, and hold a full driving license
+ Excellent communication skills - being fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
**About dsm-firmenich**
At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together.**
**Our application process**
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ( belonging and equal opportunity statement**
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to
**Agency Statement**
Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency's fees, percentages or similar.

**Job Description Summary**
The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic team of engineers working on the delivery and application engineering of existing and new Controls engineering applications, focusing on the design of Control and Protection functions for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes, particularly for HVDC converters and the forthcoming "HVDC Grid". This is a very exciting and dynamic field of power engineering in which GE's leading contribution has worldwide recognition.
The role of Controls Laboratory Engineer gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate starting their career to expand their laboratory and design skills within an internationally recognised company. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
**Job Description**
Role Responsibilities
+ Support the design, development, and testing of Control & Protection hardware systems for HVDC applications.
+ Produce and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, and test records.
+ Assist with hardware verification, and qualification testing activities.
+ Support laboratory testing, fault investigation, and analysis of hardware and system-level issues.
+ Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and other verification activities to ensure compliance with technical requirements.
+ Support maintenance, updates, and lifecycle management activities for existing Control & Protection products and equipment.
+ Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams including hardware, software, systems, and commissioning engineers.
+ Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project quality and EHS requirements.
+ Support continuous improvement activities within the laboratory and engineering environment.
Skills and Experience
+ Understanding of Control & Protection hardware systems and associated electrical engineering principles.
+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
+ Familiarity with panel wiring, interconnections, and low-voltage power distribution.
+ Awareness of industrial communication protocols and standards including IEC 61850.
+ Familiarity with protection relays, SCADA systems, RTUs, and industrial automation equipment.
+ Knowledge of component-level testing, fault finding, and basic hardware troubleshooting techniques.
+ Understanding of engineering documentation, technical specifications, and reporting practices.
+ Awareness of cybersecurity principles within industrial control systems.
+ Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
+ Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
Desirable Experience
+ Experience within industrial control systems environments desirable.
+ Experience working in a laboratory, test, or development environment.
+ Familiarity with IEC and IEEE standards relevant to Control & Protection systems desirable.
+ Basic understanding of power system protection principles and fault analysis.
**About GE Vernova's Grid Solutions:**
At Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Vernova plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. We help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Vernova has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
**Why we come to work:**
At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
**What we offer:**
- Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Ex-cellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.
- A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexi-bility of work agreements
- Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Bath Hospital | Band 3-4 | Monday to Friday, 12pm-8pm | Full-Time | Temporary

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a busy laboratory in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with laboratory, healthcare, pathology, or medical testing experience to support essential diagnostic services and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.

Working as a Medical Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Pathology Assistant, Biomedical Support Assistant, or Laboratory Support Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring patient specimens are processed accurately while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and laboratory practice.

Key Duties

• Process, receive, and handle patient specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Perform basic laboratory testing and record results accurately.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with procedures.
• Complete accurate data entry and maintain laboratory records.
• Follow laboratory quality standards, health and safety procedures, and infection control protocols.
• Monitor and manage laboratory stock levels and supplies.
• Work closely with laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to support daily operations.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

What We Offer

• Band 3-4 pay.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 12pm-8pm shifts.
• Full-time temporary opportunity.
• Opportunity to support essential healthcare and laboratory services.
• Supportive working environment.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Pathology Assistant, Biomedical Support Assistant, Laboratory Technician, or have relevant laboratory or healthcare experience, apply online today to be considered for this opportunity.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.