Lab Support Technician

Select Appointments; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge seeks a Lab Support Technician to maintain high-quality laboratory environments. The role includes ensuring equipment functionality, supporting research activities, and participating in a collaborative culture. Candidates should have a strong science background and practical lab experience to contribute effectively to the team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Training support

Clear progression opportunities

Cycle-friendly location

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Science background required for role.
• Practical laboratory experience with safety protocols.
• Ability to adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory environments.
• Calibrate equipment and manage inventory systems.
• Prepare solutions for research purposes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

A-Level/BTEC in relevant subjects

Job description

Lab Support Technician | Cambridge | £30,000-£35,000

Where your practical skills keep world-class research moving forward.
Imagine working in laboratories where the facilities actually match the ambition of the science. Purpose-built spaces with proper ventilation, reliable equipment, and storage systems that make sense.

Your mornings start in facilities designed by people who understand research. You'll be directly involved with maintaining cutting-edge laboratory environments where every detail has been considered - from fume cupboard positioning to sample storage accessibility. Whether you're calibrating equipment, managing inventory systems, or preparing solutions, you're working in spaces that genuinely support excellent science rather than fighting against poor infrastructure.

You'll join research teams who can focus on their discoveries because the technical foundation is solid. From routine maintenance to troubleshooting, you're ensuring Cambridge's most thoughtfully designed laboratories run seamlessly.

Why you'll love it here:

• Competitive salary: £30,000-£35,000 plus 25 days annual leave
• Proper kit: Modern equipment and systems that actually work reliably
• Stable growth: Established company expanding their scientific property portfolio
• Skills development: Training support and clear progression opportunities
• Cambridge benefits: Great transport links and cycle-friendly location
• Team environment: Collaborative culture where technical expertise is valued
• Monday to Friday: 8:30-5:30 with weekends completely free

Join a property specialist who's invested seriously in creating laboratory spaces that enable great science. They understand that brilliant research needs brilliant facilities, and they've built them.

Essential:

• Science background (A-Level/BTEC in relevant subjects)
• Practical laboratory experience with safety protocols
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Computer literacy and adaptability with new systems

Nice to have:

• Experience in regulated laboratory environments
• Familiarity with laboratory management systems

Ready to work in labs that actually support great science?

Contact Francesca at Select Recruitment - Cambridge's premium scientific facilities attract the best candidates quickly.