Lab Operations & Compliance Assistant

Meridian-Bioscienc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Bioscience is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory management activities, ensuring consumables are stocked, equipment is maintained, and policies followed. The role involves preparing buffers, monitoring equipment, managing inventories, and ensuring QMS compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Life Science degree or equivalent experience, with hands-on lab exposure, attention to detail, and good communication with scientific staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with routine laboratory preparation and solution handling.
• Ability to monitor and document lab equipment temperature checks and maintenance.
• Familiar with inventory management and stock control for consumables and reagents.
• Understanding of QMS compliance related to laboratory processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials/reagents for lab users.
• Monitor and maintain lab equipment (temperature checks, fridge/freezer defrosting, dishwasher, autoclave).
• Manage consumables lifecycle from ordering to disposal.
• Ensure QMS compliance of laboratory processes.

Skills

Lab techniques

Pipetting

Molarity calculations

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

BSc Life Science or related

Job description

Meridian Bioscience is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory management activities, ensuring consumables are stocked, equipment is maintained, and policies followed. The role involves preparing buffers, monitoring equipment, managing inventories, and ensuring QMS compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Life Science degree or equivalent experience, with hands-on lab exposure, attention to detail, and good communication with scientific staff.