Laboratory Assistant, Metabolism

Labcorp; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Laboratory Assistant to join the Metabolism team in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The role involves routine laboratory tasks, waste disposal, and maintaining stock and data records in a compliant, organised environment.

Working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, you will support analytical workflows, perform routine checks, and assist with instrument calibration under supervision. A GCSE baseline and keen attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE level C/4 or above in Science, Maths and English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs precisely.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity and competency with general laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Ensure good housekeeping, accurate data recording and proper disposal of reagents.
• Perform waste disposal, manage stock of reagents and consumables.
• Receive deliveries, support stock checks with supervisors.
• Carry out routine metrology and instrument checks, and handle internal post.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Time management

Independent working

Communication

Education

GCSEs in Science, Maths and English

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our Metabolism team at our site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity and competency with general laboratory procedures including balances, pipettes, volumetric glassware, pH meters, reagent preparation, and analytical solution preparation
• Ensure good housekeeping: correct labelling, accurate raw data recording, disposal of expired reagents, and maintaining tidy storage areas
• Perform laboratory waste disposal, including sharps and chemical waste
• Maintain bulk stocks of commonly used reagents (e.g., CMC, MARG emulsion, mobile phases)
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and critical reagents; reorder when required.
• Receive and sort deliveries, reporting discrepancies promptly
• Support Test Article Receipt and Test Article Stock Checks in collaboration with Study Supervisors
• Perform fridge and freezer defrosts, cleaning, decontamination, and inventories
• Perform routine metrology of pipettes and ensure scheduled checks of thermometers, check weights, etc
• Deliver internal post to departmental staff in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications

• GCSE level C/4 or above in Science, Maths and English

Additional Job Standards

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) precisely
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Any prior experience using laboratory equipment and basic analytical techniques is advantageous

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