Lab Support Technician

Abcam; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the scientific community is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Cambridge. This role involves maintaining laboratory cleanliness and assisting lab teams with crucial tasks. Candidates should have lab experience and relevant A-Levels, with an emphasis on teamwork and attention to detail. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

18 weeks fully paid maternity leave

6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Award-winning share scheme

Highly flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is essential.
• Understanding of service contracts and standard operating procedures.
• Experience in buffer preparation and cell culture is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste and maintain lab areas for quality data output.
• Prepare buffers and manage sample inventory.
• Support in various laboratory environments including cell culture.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

At least 2 A-Levels including Biology and Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

For over 20 years, abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

The Workplace in Cambridge (UK) consists of several busy operational teams. This role will support the lab teams by taking responsibility for day-to-day housekeeping that is essential in maintaining our output of great quality data. The responsibilities of this role will include waste management, specialist laboratory cleaning, maintenance of communal lab areas, maintaining stock of lab consumables and reagents, sample inventory and distribution, buffer preparation and supply of clean lab ware. Support is required in general lab areas, our cell culture suite and molecular lab, requiring a conscientious, flexible approach and great attention to detail. Full training will be given, but previous experience of a laboratory environment is essential.

Qualifications

You will hold at least 2 A-Levels (or equivalent) including Biology and Chemistry. You have recent experience working in a laboratory environment. You will be proficient in using Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook. You have an understanding of service contracts, RAMs, Method statements.

You are able to work well in a team, organise workloads and communicate effectively. It is advantageous if you have experience of buffer preparation and following standard operating procedures. You have experience in a cell culture laboratory.

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternityleave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom