Biotech Lab Operations Specialist

SLS Services Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Oxford is a biotech company focused on advancing cancer therapies through immunology, seeking a driven laboratory operations assistant. You will support scientific teams by maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and coordinating equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities include waste disposal, asset tracking, documenting processes, and assisting with QA/continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• A Level or degree in Biological or Life Sciences.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing high volumes of work.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness, coordinating waste disposal and housekeeping
• Managing inventory, deliveries, and procurement support
• Recording and tracking assets and ensuring equipment maintenance schedules
• Performing cell-line quality testing (including mycoplasma and STR testing)
• Coordinating gas cylinder and cryogenic liquid support
• Supporting process documentation, training materials, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency (Microsoft 365)

Communication skills

Education

Biological/Life Sciences degree or equivalent

Job description

Our client in Oxford is a biotech company focused on advancing cancer therapies through immunology, seeking a driven laboratory operations assistant. You will support scientific teams by maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and coordinating equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities include waste disposal, asset tracking, documenting processes, and assisting with QA/continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced lab environment.