Laboratory Administrator

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Administrator in Brentwood. This temporary-permanent role requires support in a busy lab environment including data entry, sample handling, and general lab upkeep. Ideal candidates are proactive team players with strong attention to detail. Competitive hourly salary with benefits included.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Discount vouchers and points

Support program with 24/7 helpline

Eye care vouchers

Competitive pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Accurate data entry and document management using Laboratory Information Management System.
• General lab upkeep: washing glassware, tidying surfaces, monitoring equipment temperatures.
• Sample inventory and filing (paper and physical samples).
• Receiving and logging incoming samples from suppliers.
• Preparing and mixing samples for client dispatch.
• Conducting basic sample testing and flashpoint analysis using lab apparatus.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Comfortable working in a lab environment

Proactive attitude

Job description

Position: Laboratory Administrator

Contract Type: Temporary-Permanent (39.25 hour per week)
Salary: £13 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits

Location: Brentwood

Adecco Romford & London East are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Administrator to support the smooth running of a busy lab environment on a temp-to-perm basis. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a structured, scientific setting within a friendly organisation!

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate data entry and document management using our Laboratory Information Management System
General lab upkeep: washing glassware, tidying surfaces, monitoring equipment temperatures
Sample inventory and filing (paper and physical samples)
Receiving and logging incoming samples from suppliers
Preparing and mixing samples for client dispatch
Conducting basic sample testing and flashpoint analysis using lab apparatus

What We're Looking For:

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Comfortable working in a lab environment
A team player with a proactive attitude

If you're ready to bring order and efficiency to a dynamic lab setting, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact Isabelle, Claire or Hannah at Adecco Romford & London East (option 2) as soon as possible.

Why work with Adecco:
* Annual leave entitlement
* Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
* Support program with 24/7 helpline
* Eye care vouchers
* Competitive pension scheme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Laboratory Administrator

Company:

Location:

Posted:

Aug 7th 2025

Closes:

Sep 7th 2025

Sector:

Administration

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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