Cambridge Operations Assistant: Office & Lab Support

Lightcast Discovery Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lightcast Discovery Ltd. seeks an Operations Assistant to be the face of our Cambridge office and manufacturing site. You’ll handle day-to-day operations, support office, lab and manufacturing tasks, onboard staff, and liaise with visitors and suppliers.

The part-time position (0.6FTE) runs 08:00–16:30 Monday to Wednesday onsite. Salary is £31,000–£36,000 pro-rated per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration, operations, or facilities support.
• Strong organisation and time management to handle multiple priorities.
• Accurate, detail-oriented with solid written and verbal communication.
• Team player with willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience in a scientific/biotechnology/manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support lab operations tasks including shipping, receiving, waste, and stock management.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipment records per procedures.
• Implement and improve operational processes for efficiency.
• Procurement of office supplies and food, manage stock levels and costs.
• Monitor facilities tickets and coordinate vendor communications.
• Coordinate daily office operations and onboarding of new staff.
• Support reception with visitors and phone inquiries.
• Ensure health and safety checks and assist audits and clinic schedules.
• Provide general administrative support for operational and scientific tasks.

Skills

Office administration

Operations coordination

Procurement & stock control

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Biotech/manufacturing experience

Job description

Lightcast Discovery Ltd. seeks an Operations Assistant to be the face of our Cambridge office and manufacturing site. You’ll handle day-to-day operations, support office, lab and manufacturing tasks, onboard staff, and liaise with visitors and suppliers.

The part-time position (0.6FTE) runs 08:00–16:30 Monday to Wednesday onsite. Salary is £31,000–£36,000 pro-rated per annum, depending on skills and experience.