Lab Operations & Inventory Specialist

Meridian Bioscience Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Bioscience Inc. in Greater London is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory management activities, ensure consumables are properly stocked, and help maintain equipment and laboratory policies and processes.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, good communication with other scientific staff, and adherence to quality management systems within a busy life-science lab.

Qualifications

• A BSc or equivalent experience in a Life Science or related discipline.
• Experience in an active research laboratory or equivalent industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and reagents to support lab users (e.g. buffers).
• Monitor and maintain routine lab equipment including temperature checks, fridge/freezer defrosting, dishwasher and autoclave operation, and track maintenance requirements.
• Manage consumables lifecycle from ordering to disposal including inventory checks and reordering triggers.
• Ensure QMS compliance of laboratory processes.

Skills

Lab techniques

Pipetting

Molarity calculations

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

BSc in Life Science or related discipline

Tools

Pipettes

Autoclave

Job description

Meridian Bioscience Inc. in Greater London is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory management activities, ensure consumables are properly stocked, and help maintain equipment and laboratory policies and processes.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, good communication with other scientific staff, and adherence to quality management systems within a busy life-science lab.