Laboratory Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leading specialist in the field is seeking a Laboratory Assistant based in Pontypridd, UK. The new role requires maintaining a clean, organized lab environment and assisting technicians for smooth daily operations. Candidates should be proactive and committed to high-quality standards, with excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £25,992 plus benefits, along with opportunities for training and professional growth.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive and collaborative working culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Responsibilities

• Maintain chemical inventory and sample retention systems.
• Manage waste disposal and conduct regular stock level checks.
• Follow laboratory protocols and work instructions for specific preparation.
• Perform routine cleaning activities and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

Skills

Proven ability to plan, organise, and maintain efficient laboratory operations

Committed to high standards of quality and timely delivery

Proactive approach

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Laboratory Assistant

£25,992 + Benefits

Pontypridd

Yolk Recruitment is working exclusively with a global leading specialist in their field who operate across the UK and Europe serving customers worldwide. As part of a larger group, the company combines their expertise with a commitment to quality and customer focus, aiming to be the world's leading provider of their product.

The business has a new opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant to help maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked laboratory environment. In this vital support role, you'll assist the technicians in keeping daily operations running smoothly within the laboratory.

This is what you'll be doing

• Maintain chemical inventory and sample retention systems.
• Manage waste disposal and conduct regular stock level checks.
• Follow laboratory protocols and work instructions for specific preparation.
• Perform routine cleaning activities within the laboratory and cold room and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP), and high housekeeping standards.
• Utilising Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting purposes.

The experience you'll bring

• Proven ability to plan, organise, and maintain efficient laboratory operations.
• Committed to high standards of quality, timely delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Display a proactive approach in all aspects of work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

And this is what you'll get in return

• A salary of £25,992 including benefits
• Ongoing training and career development within a forward-thinking business
• Supportive and collaborative working culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities