33 Scientific Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom
Research & Support Executive
Posted 4 days ago
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Do you have a passion for media and technology? If so, this could be your dream role!
Job Title: Research & Support Executive
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday (1 hour lunch break)
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 PA (depending on experience)
About Our Client:
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of media and technology? Our client, a leading global software organisation, is on the lookout for a passionate Research & Support Executive to join their team in Taunton.
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of 28,000 - 30,000 per annum
- Full training on the use of internal support tools
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
- Generous employer contribution to company pension scheme
Responsibilities:
As a Research & Support Executive, you will:
- Provide top-notch application support for client's suite of software products via phone and email.
- Diagnose software issues and work closely with developers to implement effective solutions.
- Identify and resolve data and reporting errors, coordinating with external providers as needed.
- Assist clients with training and troubleshooting to maximise their use of our tools.
- Collaborate on exciting research projects
- Analyse and interpret large data sets to extract actionable insights.
Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience:
- High proficiency with computers and technology, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong mathematical and statistical abilities, with experience handling large datasets and extracting insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional telephone manner.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
How to apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Please apply online or send your CV (url removed). If you would like to discuss the opportunity prior to application please call Debbie to discuss on (phone number removed).
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Laboratory Assistant
Posted 4 days ago
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Laboratory Assistant - (3 Month + Opportunity)
Location: Farnborough
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: 12.60
Huntress Recruitment is currently recruiting a Temporary Laboratory Assistant to join a well-established scientific team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a keen interest in science, laboratory work, or hands-on roles in technical environments.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supporting day-to-day laboratory operations
* Assisting with sample preparation and basic analysis
* Carrying out routine equipment checks
* Helping with general cleaning and organisation of lab spaces
* Completing documentation and maintaining accurate records
* Working collaboratively as part of a busy team
What We're Looking For:
* Interest or experience in laboratory, scientific, or technical environments
* High attention to detail and good organisational skills
* A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work
* Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced setting
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
Whether you're looking to gain experience in the lab environment or continue your career in the science sector, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to vital support work.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Laboratory Assistant
Posted 4 days ago
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Laboratory Assistant - (3 Month + Opportunity)
Location: Farnborough
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: 12.60
Huntress Recruitment is currently recruiting a Temporary Laboratory Assistant to join a well-established scientific team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a keen interest in science, laboratory work, or hands-on roles in technical environments.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supporting day-to-day laboratory operations
* Assisting with sample preparation and basic analysis
* Carrying out routine equipment checks
* Helping with general cleaning and organisation of lab spaces
* Completing documentation and maintaining accurate records
* Working collaboratively as part of a busy team
What We're Looking For:
* Interest or experience in laboratory, scientific, or technical environments
* High attention to detail and good organisational skills
* A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work
* Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced setting
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
Whether you're looking to gain experience in the lab environment or continue your career in the science sector, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to vital support work.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Posted 10 days ago
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Duties and responsibilities:
- You will be part of an experienced and supportive pathology team working within a state-of-the-art lab
- You will primarily be responsible for the receipt and processing of samples for our Biomedical Science Laboratory. This will include a high volume of sample handling through to packaging and ensuring they are sent to the correct department
Who we're looking for:
- You will need to have strong administration skills and good computer literacy
- Someone who is motivated and excels in customer service
- We would also be open to someone with relevant science qualifications looking for their first opportunity in a Scientific role
- Experience with Winpath or similar Pathology LIMS, and/or Biochemistry maintenance
Working Hours: Full-time, Weekdays 08.00-16:00 or 12:00-18:00 & Saturdays 08.00-16.00 as part of 37.5 hours per week.
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Posted 10 days ago
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Duties and responsibilities:
- You will be part of an experienced and supportive pathology team working within a state-of-the-art lab
- You will primarily be responsible for the receipt and processing of samples for our Biomedical Science Laboratory. This will include a high volume of sample handling through to packaging and ensuring they are sent to the correct department
Who we're looking for:
- You will need to have strong administration skills and good computer literacy
- Someone who is motivated and excels in customer service
- We would also be open to someone with relevant science qualifications looking for their first opportunity in a Scientific role
- Experience with Winpath or similar Pathology LIMS, and/or Biochemistry maintenance
Working Hours: Full-time, Weekdays 08.00-16:00 or 12:00-18:00 & Saturdays 08.00-16.00 as part of 37.5 hours per week.
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Veterinary Laboratory Assistant
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Veterinary Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception
Night shift (8 hour shifts)
Leamington Spa
£25,000 - £28,000
_Part time and full time hours can be considered._
Antech Diagnostics are looking for a Veterinary Lab Assistant to join our state-of-the-art veterinary diagnostics laboratory based in the Leamington Spa area.
This role will be based in the Specimen Reception department and the VLA will accession, receive, and prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
This is a full-time position, working night shifts across Monday - Saturday.
Key responsibilities include:
+ Accurately process specimen requisitions following department protocols.
+ Remove specimens from transport bags, enter patient, client and specimen data, label specimens and aliquot as needed.
+ Sort specimens for distribution throughout the lab.
+ Ensure Turnaround Times (TATs) are met.
+ Comply with appropriate specimen storage requirements.
+ Maintain inventory of specimens after testing has been completed. Ensure all specimens are accounted for.
+ Retrieve and prepare add-ons and rechecks.
+ Read, understand and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
+ Perform all required quality control per QA guidelines.
**Benefits**
+ 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
+ Career progression opportunities
+ Staff discount schemes
+ Life Assurance
+ Enhanced sickness pay
+ Enhanced equal family leave
+ E-car salary sacrifice scheme
+ Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual Flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Recruitment referral reward scheme
**Work Experience**
+ Proven relevant laboratory experience, ideally within a veterinary or clinical setting.
+ Strong attention to detail.
+ Organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise within a fast-paced environment.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Personal computer skills, strong typing ability, and proficient in Microsoft Office.
Medical Laboratory Assistant FTC
Posted 10 days ago
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Medical Lab Assistant/Spire Bushey/ Fixed term 12 months / Great Benefits and Competitive Salary
Spire Bushey has an exciting entry level opportunity for a Medical Lab Assistant to work within the pathology department this role is fixed term contract for 12 months.
Job Purpose:
To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site.
Overall Responsibilities:
* Undertake simple pathology investigations.
* Report factual data and information.
* Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner
* Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
* Support point of care testing
* Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management
* To deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
* Assist with research and development.
* Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
* Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
* Develop own personal development.
* Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.
* Contribute to the implementation of services.
* Ensure own actions promote quality
Qualifications, Training and Experience
* GCSEs (or equivalent) including a science subject
* Experience of scientific laboratory functions
* Experience of reporting scientific results
* Experience of working to explicit instructions
* Experience of working in an independent sector medical laboratory.
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
* 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Health Assessment
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sharesave
* Free DBS
* Free Car park
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion
* Keeping it simple
* Delivering on our promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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Medical Laboratory Assistant FTC
Posted 24 days ago
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Medical Lab Assistant/Spire Bushey/ Fixed term 12 months / Great Benefits and Competitive Salary
Spire Bushey has an exciting entry level opportunity for a Medical Lab Assistant to work within the pathology department this role is fixed term contract for 12 months.
Job Purpose:
To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site.
Overall Responsibilities:
* Undertake simple pathology investigations.
* Report factual data and information.
* Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner
* Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
* Support point of care testing
* Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management
* To deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
* Assist with research and development.
* Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
* Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
* Develop own personal development.
* Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.
* Contribute to the implementation of services.
* Ensure own actions promote quality
Qualifications, Training and Experience
* GCSEs (or equivalent) including a science subject
* Experience of scientific laboratory functions
* Experience of reporting scientific results
* Experience of working to explicit instructions
* Experience of working in an independent sector medical laboratory.
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
* 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Health Assessment
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sharesave
* Free DBS
* Free Car park
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion
* Keeping it simple
* Delivering on our promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Laboratory Test Assistant, Windows & Doors
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This is a great opportunity for someone who's seeking variety in their role, as at UL Solutions, no two days are the same! You also have a genuine opportunity to grow your career here, in a small, close-knit team with good people. The aim for this role would be to progress within our engineering function, from Laboratory Technician to Engineering Technician.
+ Assists in manual and mechanical testing of door hardware/furniture. Sets up and prepares test samples, materials and equipment.
+ Diligently follows test procedures, standards and requirements.
+ Operates designated machines, special laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
+ Receives instructions from and reports to supervisor and personnel in engineering and laboratory operations as needed. Assists in recording observed data on appropriate UL forms.
+ May support in preparation of instructions for test methods and procedures.
+ Manual and physical work included.
+ Examines test chambers/samples, reads drawings and measuring instruments.
+ Develops knowledge of applicable test requirements and operational instructions.
+ Ability to work mechanically, building rigs, new jigs, set up of equipment.
+ Ability to use hand/power tools to a high standard.
+ Ability to interpret technical information and understanding technical plans and drawings would be beneficial.
+ Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
+ Good team player with ability to work individually as well.
+ Enthusiasm to learn and good interpersonal skills.
+ Positive attitude and good work ethic.
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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Laboratory Test Assistant, Windows & Doors
Posted today
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This is a great opportunity for someone who's seeking variety in their role, as at UL Solutions, no two days are the same! You also have a genuine opportunity to grow your career here, in a small, close-knit team with good people. The aim for this role would be to progress within our engineering function, from Laboratory Technician to Engineering Technician.
+ Assists in manual and mechanical testing of door hardware/furniture. Sets up and prepares test samples, materials and equipment.
+ Diligently follows test procedures, standards and requirements.
+ Operates designated machines, special laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
+ Receives instructions from and reports to supervisor and personnel in engineering and laboratory operations as needed. Assists in recording observed data on appropriate UL forms.
+ May support in preparation of instructions for test methods and procedures.
+ Manual and physical work included.
+ Examines test chambers/samples, reads drawings and measuring instruments.
+ Develops knowledge of applicable test requirements and operational instructions.
+ Ability to work mechanically, building rigs, new jigs, set up of equipment.
+ Ability to use hand/power tools to a high standard.
+ Ability to interpret technical information and understanding technical plans and drawings would be beneficial.
+ Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
+ Good team player with ability to work individually as well.
+ Enthusiasm to learn and good interpersonal skills.
+ Positive attitude and good work ethic.
#LI-AV1
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.