Laboratory Assistant

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Laboratory Assistant in Edinburgh. This role offers a chance to work hands-on in a laboratory, supporting essential tasks. Ideal for someone with a degree in a scientific field and a desire to learn. Apply now to kick-start your career in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• No need for experience; focus on practical approach and attention to detail.
• Experience in a UKAS-accredited lab is a plus.
• Valid driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and clean lab equipment.
• Organise and transfer samples safely.
• Maintain stock levels of materials.
• Assist in keeping the lab clean and tidy.
• Support scientific staff with basic tasks.

Skills

Practical approach

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Edinburgh East
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £14.02 per hour
Duration: 3 months (possible extension)
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We're looking for a reliable and motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our busy team in Edinburgh East. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, supporting scientific staff with essential day-to-day tasks that help keep operations running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Help prepare, collect, and clean laboratory equipment, glassware, sampling bottles, and storage containers.
• Organise and transfer samples from reception to the correct storage areas.
• Safely dispose of old samples following set procedures.
• Arrange safe storage of samples needed for future reference and assist with their return to customers when requested.
• Maintain stock levels of materials such as glassware, chemicals, and gases.
• Assist in keeping the laboratory clean and tidy, including communal areas, benches, cupboards, fume cupboards, corridors, and wash-up/storage spaces.
• Provide delivery and collection services for the lab (e.g. transporting samples when required).
• Support scientific staff with basic laboratory tasks and analysis where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

You don\'t need to be an experienced technician to succeed — we\'re more interested in your practical approach, organisation skills, and willingness to learn. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific subject.
• Some experience working in a laboratory, preferably in a UKAS-accredited environment.
• A careful, methodical approach with great attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A valid driving licence (desirable but not essential).

How to Apply

If you\'re enthusiastic, organised, and looking to grow your skills in a laboratory environment, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now via this advert