Laboratory Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Laboratory Assistant on a temporary basis in Aylesbury. Ideal candidates will have previous lab experience and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing samples, maintaining records, and ensuring sample integrity. Access to a vehicle is essential due to the location. Benefits include discounts and a well-being hub.

Benefits

Discounts from high street retailers

Well-being hub

Peer-to-peer recognition tools

Qualifications

• Ideally, you'll have previous experience as a lab technician or relevant work placement.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow within the laboratory setting.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination for handling technical equipment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples accurately using pipettes and vortex equipment.
• Employ good aseptic techniques for sample integrity.
• Perform calculations like serial dilutions.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pipetting skills

Mathematical calculations

Organisational skills

Tools

Pipettes

Vortex equipment

Job description

Overview

Join Our Client's Dynamic Team as a Laboratory Assistant!

Are you passionate about life sciences and eager to dive into the world of laboratory work? We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join client's innovative team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant environment where your skills will make a real impact.

Due to the location of my client, it is essential that you have a vehicle, no public transport available to site.

Position: Laboratory Assistant
Contract Type: Temporary

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples accurately and efficiently using pipettes and vortex equipment.
• Employ good aseptic techniques to ensure the integrity of samples.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations, including serial dilutions.
• Maintain meticulous records of all experiments and procedures.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and precision in every task you undertake.
• Learn and apply specific practical techniques relevant to our projects.
• Work with various technical equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally, you'll have previous experience as a lab technician or relevant work placement experience.
• A strong willingness to learn and grow within the laboratory setting.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle technical equipment with care.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

As a temporary associate through Adecco, you'll also gain access to our exclusive benefits portal, offering discounts from high street retailers, a well-being hub, and peer-to-peer recognition tools.

Application & Company Information

If you would like to find out more information about this opportunity, please contact Adecco Aylesbury. Alternatively, you can apply via this job site.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco.

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