Lab Assistant

IQVIA; Livingston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Variety of therapeutic areas

Collaborative team environment

In-house technology access

Career development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Livingston, Scotland, is seeking an entry‑level Laboratory Assistant to provide administrative and technical support within the lab. The role involves maintaining glassware, disinfecting benches and equipment, and storing materials, with opportunities to perform routine equipment maintenance.

No degree is required; 0–6 months of relevant experience is acceptable. Applicants must be within commuting distance of Livingston; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of practices and principles used in the laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• Basic knowledge of sterilization and decontamination procedures and hazardous waste management.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the lab.
• Maintain glassware for the laboratory, washes, rinses, dries, distributes and stores glassware such as test tubes, beakers, flasks and cylinder.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas including disinfecting workbenches, materials, equipment and other laboratory areas.
• May conduct routine equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for tube labelling and preparation.
• Facilitates post-analysis storage and sample banking.

Skills

Basic lab knowledge

Safety procedures

Equipment handling

Job description

Laboratory Assistant

IQIVIA Laboratories

Office-based in Livingston, Scotland

IQVIA Laboratories is a global leader in drug discovery and development, offering comprehensive central and specialty biomarker services. Our expertise includes genomics, immunoassays, flow cytometry, anatomic pathology, precision medicine, vaccine assays, ADME, and bioanalytical services. We also specialize in antibody and biomarker discovery and decentralized clinical trial solutions. Committed to scientific rigor and operational excellence, we support all phases of drug development, ensuring high data integrity and accelerating transformative therapies.

Join us on our exciting journey!

Job Overview:

Provides administrative and technical support to the lab.

Maintains glassware for the laboratory, washes, rinses, dries, distributes and stores glassware such as test tubes, beakers, flasks and cylinder.

Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work areas including disinfecting workbenches, materials, equipment and other laboratory areas.

May conduct routine equipment maintenance.

Responsible for tube labelling and preparation.

Facilitates post-analysis storage and sample banking.

Requirements:

• 0-6 months of relevant work experience preferred Pref
• You do not need a degree to be successful in this role. We're interested in candidates with the right aptitude, practical skills, and commitment to quality. This position is suited to individuals who enjoy hands-on work and are looking to grow their expertise within the role, rather than progress into an Associate Scientist position.
• Only apply if you are in commuting distance of Livingston
• This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Basic knowledge of practices and principles used in the laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• Basic knowledge of sterilization and decontamination procedures and hazardous waste management.
• A Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology.

Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you

• Global exposure
• Variety of therapeutic areas
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.