Lab Technician

Hydrogen Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research and development organization based in the UK seeks an entry-level Laboratory Technician / R&D Lab Assistant. The candidate will support general laboratory operations, cell culture, inventory management, and equipment upkeep. Required qualifications include an A-Level/BTEC in a scientific field, with a BSc preferred. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Entry-level laboratory support role within an R&D environment.
• Focus on general lab operations and inventory management.
• Support scientists and project teams across daily lab activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine stock and inventory management.
• Process departmental stock deliveries and arrange shipments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory and housekeeping documentation.
• Prepare buffers, media, and laboratory solutions.
• Perform cell culture work in support of R&D projects.

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced lab environment

Proactive and able to work independently

High attention to detail

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Education

A-Level / BTEC or relevant scientific qualification

BSc in Biotechnology or related scientific discipline

Tools

Bioreactor experience

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Laboratory Technician / R&D Lab Assistant (Entry Level)
• Location: Slough, UK (Onsite)
• Duration: 12-Month Contract
• Schedule: Standard Working Hours
• Pay: 12.67£ per hour
• Employment Type: PAYE Only

Position Overview

This is an entry-level laboratory support role within an R&D environment. The position focuses on general lab operations, cell culture support, inventory management, and equipment upkeep, ensuring laboratories run efficiently and compliantly. The role supports scientists and project teams across daily lab activities.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Maintenance

• Perform routine stock and inventory management
• Process departmental stock deliveries and arrange shipments
• Maintain reusable consumables, including autoclaving support
• Conduct general housekeeping activities within R&D labs
• Maintain accurate laboratory and housekeeping documentation
• Support 6S implementation across laboratory spaces

Equipment & Compliance

• Perform routine equipment calibrations
• Raise EWRP notifications when required
• Support bioreactor setup and teardown (lab-scale and ambr250)

Scientific & Technical Support

• Prepare buffers, media, and laboratory solutions
>Perform cell culture work in support of R&D projects
• Provide general hands-on support to R&D team members

Education Requirements

• Required: A-Level / BTEC or relevant scientific qualification
• Preferred: BSc in Biotechnology or related scientific discipline

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced lab environment
• Proactive and able to work independently
• High attention to detail
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Bioreactor experience (lab-scale or ambr250)
• Exposure to bioprocessing or upstream operations