Lab Operations Assistant

Tech4Good Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role

Long-term development opportunities

Job summary

Tech4Good Recruitment is looking for a Lab Operations Assistant based in London. This role is crucial in keeping the business running efficiently, allowing the scientific team to focus on impactful technology development.

The successful candidate will coordinate laboratory operations, support health and safety, manage administration tasks, and assist in writing funding applications. This unique opportunity offers long-term development within an emerging biotech company.

Qualifications

• Background in science with an interest in business operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in grant or funding applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory operations and supplier orders.
• Support health & safety, payroll, and administration tasks.
• Research and write funding applications.

Skills

Scientific background

Excellent organisation

Strong written communication

Job description

Lab Operations Assistant

About The Company

An early-stage biotech company emerging from stealth mode and developing innovative technology. This is an opportunity to join the business at a pivotal stage and help build the foundations for future growth.

Why This Role Matters

By keeping the business running efficiently, you'll enable the scientific team to focus on delivering technology with real-world impact.

The Role

A varied operational role supporting the founder across business activities rather than laboratory research. Ideal for someone with a scientific background looking to move into operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory operations, including ordering equipment and suppliers.
• Support health & safety, payroll, HR and day-to-day business administration.
• Research and write funding and grant applications while supporting wider business activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• A scientific background with an interest in business operations.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written communication skills; grant or funding application experience is advantageous.

What’s On Offer

• A unique opportunity to help shape an emerging biotech company.
• A broad, high-impact role with excellent long-term development opportunities.

Location: London | Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 01/07/2026