Lab Operations Technician – Hands-on Role in Innovative R&D

Corriculo Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Corriculo Ltd in Oxfordshire invites applications for a Lab Technician. This junior, hands‑on role sits at the heart of daily scientific operations, acting as a vital link between research teams and the wider organisation.

You will own consumables stock monitoring, replenish supplies, maintain the storeroom, process orders and deliveries, and perform routine equipment upkeep. There is real scope to grow as the organisation expands.

Qualifications

• Degree or NVQ Level 5 in a technical subject, or equivalent hands-on experience gained within a laboratorysetting
• Familiarity with H&S documentation such as risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and standard operating procedures, with any experience reviewing or managing such documentation a bonus
• Previous experience working with storeroom or inventory management systems, ideally within a research environment; exposure to a commercial ERP system such as NetSuite would be advantageous
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and know when to escalat[e] an issue

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of consumables stock monitoring levels, replenishing supplies, maintaining the storeroom, and processing orders and incoming deliveries in a timely fashion
• Routine equipment upkeep, including deep cleaning and integrity checks, and keeping accurate maintenance records
• Daily general housekeeping across the site, including regular use of the autoclave for waste processing
• Interact with scientists across multiple research functions every day, acting as a trusted point of contact between lab teams and operations
• As the organisation grows, there is real scope for responsibilities to develop alongside it

Skills

Stock management

Inventory control

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 5 in a technical subject, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Corriculo Ltd in Oxfordshire invites applications for a Lab Technician. This junior, hands‑on role sits at the heart of daily scientific operations, acting as a vital link between research teams and the wider organisation.

You will own consumables stock monitoring, replenish supplies, maintain the storeroom, process orders and deliveries, and perform routine equipment upkeep. There is real scope to grow as the organisation expands.