Facilities Support Assistant

Sygnature Discovery; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

Sygnature Discovery in Glasgow is seeking a Facilities Support Assistant to join our site operations. The role is on-site five days a week, supporting laboratories by maintaining stock levels, handling deliveries, and ensuring Health and Safety standards across the site.

You will assist in equipment maintenance, waste streams, temperature monitoring, and PAT records, with full training provided. A welcoming background in lab/warehouse environments is valued, along with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Five National 5 qualifications (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Experience in a laboratory, warehouse, facilities or operational support environment welcomed.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Can-do, enthusiastic work attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high Health & Safety awareness and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Manage deliveries across the site with care and efficiency.
• Manage site waste streams including solvent and clinical waste and recycling.
• Maintain emergency and safety equipment (eyewash, safety showers, spill kits, fire equipment, Legionella records).
• Replace and restock gas cylinders following safety procedures.
• Monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures and maintain records.
• Ensure PAT records are up to date and support power failure response.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Can-do attitude

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Five National 5 qualifications including English Language and Maths

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Purchasing systems

Job description

At Sygnature Discovery, we create exceptional scientific outcomes. For our customers, who bring life-changing medicines to patients; and for our people, who help make this possible.

We’re 700+ scientists from over 50 countries, working as one across Europe and North America. With no competing internal programs, we offer total confidentiality and commitment.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve earned a track record of real impact: 60+ advanced candidates, 250 patents filed, 200+ active projects. Over 90% of our customers choose to stay with us – from biotechs racing to clinic to pharma companies that need specialised expertise for targeted challenges.

About the role

A new opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Support Assistant to join our team in Glasgow. This role is based on-site, and the post holder will be expected to be in the office five days per week.

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, the Facilities Support Assistant will play a pivotal role, working closely with the wider facilities team and scientists to ensure that our laboratories are in excellent working order, enabling our scientists to carry out their important work. They will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of stock levels, including that of chemicals, solvents, consumables, and department-specific supplies, ensuring inventory is up to date. This will include tracking and ordering goods, using relevant systems to manage tasks and monitoring shipments.

The Facilities Support Assistant will also be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, and basic repair of various pieces of scientific equipment ensuring Health and Safety standards are always followed. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Facilities Support Assistant looking to work in a niche sector, or for a high school graduate with a scientific background looking to step into a CRO environment.

We are looking for someone with a passion for science, who enjoys collaborating within a small team that ensures the site is always in working order.

Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a high level of Health & Safety awareness, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Manage deliveries from various departments across the site safely and efficiently.
• Manage site waste streams, including solvent waste, clinical waste, Stericycle waste, recycling streams, and associated compliance requirements.
• Maintain emergency and safety equipment, including eyewash stations, safety showers, spill kits, fire safety equipment, and Legionella monitoring records.
• Replace and restock gas cylinders in accordance with approved safety procedures.
• Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and maintain associated records.
• Ensure Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) records remain up to date and support power failure response activities.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Five National 5 qualifications or equivalent at grade C or above including English Language and Maths.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, warehouse, facilities or operational support environment welcome.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• A can-do, enthusiastic work attitude.
• Able to work to deadlines in a safe and efficient manner – prioritising tasks as necessary.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A good working knowledge of mathematics and IT – confident in the use of a variety of IT system, including Outlook, Word, Excel and ideally some experience of using purchasing systems.

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Please note: This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.