Entry-Level Lab Assistant — Training Provided, 37.5h

Pursuit Resources Group; Witham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading science organisation for an Entry Level Laboratory Assistant in Witham, UK. No prior experience required; training provided for a role focused on accurate weighing, sample prep, and lab duties.

You must be highly organised, able to work under pressure, and have a genuine interest in science. Driving licence is preferred to assist with site duties. Shifts include 6-1 and 1-8 rotations.

Qualifications

• No degree required; genuine interest in science.
• Must be highly organised and able to work under pressure with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake consistent and accurate laboratory weighing techniques and handling.
• Ensure all work conforms to instructions, methods and quality standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of material types and their sample preparation requirements.
• If holding a current driving licence, act as porter using the company van.
• Learn UKAS ISO 17025 and ISO 9001:2000 principles in the lab.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Assist the Team Leader in weighing analytical samples to high accuracy and within preset times.
• Report deviations or failures of methods, systems, and procedures to the Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

Weighing samples

Organisation

Driving Licence

Education

GCSE level qualification

Job description

Pursuit Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading science organisation for an Entry Level Laboratory Assistant in Witham, UK. No prior experience required; training provided for a role focused on accurate weighing, sample prep, and lab duties.

You must be highly organised, able to work under pressure, and have a genuine interest in science. Driving licence is preferred to assist with site duties. Shifts include 6-1 and 1-8 rotations.