Lab Assistant

Sarah Harvey; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food sciences is seeking a Lab Assistant for a 6-month role in Reading. The position involves supporting analyses, managing samples, and ensuring quality under UKAS standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong lab skills, excellent customer service, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Scientific understanding of basic lab equipment required.
• Ability to produce reliable data following quality standards.
• Competent with generic software packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine activities to support lab analyses.
• Manage samples and perform basic analysis under supervision.
• Ensure data integrity and deliver timely results.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

IT skills

Tools

LIMS

Q Pulse

Job description

Lab Assistant Reading 6 Months - GBP17.84 Umbrella

The role of Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine activities to support effective completion of analyses and meet the customer's contractual agreements. Responsibilities include lab admin and housekeeping activities, sample preparation and management, basic routine analysis, and working in accordance with UKAS and quality standards within the Food Sciences laboratory.

Key duties involve providing high-quality customer service by effectively organizing workload, ensuring data integrity, and delivering timely and accurate results. The role includes performing basic routine tasks and sample preparation under supervision, operating basic lab equipment, following SOPs, calibrating equipment, and producing reliable data. Competence in using generic software packages such as LIMS and Q Pulse is required.

Candidates should have a scientific understanding of basic lab equipment, excellent customer service skills, good written and verbal communication, meticulous attention to detail, self-motivation, and good IT skills.

For further details, contact Sarah Harvey Limited, 14 The Innovation Centre, Kenilworth, or send your details to [e-mail].