Laboratory Operations Coordinator in OX1

Energy Jobline ZR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellbeing, Sports

Job summary

Energy Jobline presents a temporary opportunity for an Laboratory Operations Coordinator in the South East. The role blends laboratory knowledge with coordination of testing, samples and technical activities, with a salary of £30,000 and on-site duties.

Ideal for an early-career chemist, you will work with internal teams and external providers to ensure timely, accurate completion of activities and robust records, while upholding health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant background in Chemistry or related field.
• Practical laboratory experience in chemical/manufacturing/testing environments.
• Experience with LIMS or electronic laboratory notebooks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory activities, testing and sample requirements.
• Support sample preparation activities.
• Schedule analytical, bench and performance testing.
• Liaise with internal teams and external testing providers.
• Maintain accurate records and technical documentation.
• Manage multiple activities and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Support laboratory operations and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and housekeeping.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

LIMS

Electronic lab notebooks

Job description

Job DescriptionLABORATORY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR c30k South East ABJ6757 An excellent opportunity for an early-career chemist to join a dynamic and supportive team applying their lab skills to a more office-based role.

£30,000 salary equivalent / c£15.38 per hour PAYE South East | TEMP - 6 months | On-site

This is a varied, more project-based role combines laboratory knowledge with coordination of testing, samples and technical activities. You will work with internal teams and external providers to ensure laboratory and testing activities are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory activities, testing and sample requirements.
• Support sample preparation activities.
• Schedule analytical, bench and performance testing.
• Liaise with internal teams and external testing providers.
• Maintain accurate records and technical documentation.
• Manage multiple activities and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Support laboratory operations and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and housekeeping.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or relevant background in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial/Process Chemistry or similar.
• Practical laboratory experience within a chemical, manufacturing, formulation or testing environment.
• Experience within formulation, blending or analytical testing would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of activities.
• Experience with LIMS, electronic laboratory notebooks or laboratory systems would be useful.

What You Will Gain

A great opportunity to develop your experience across laboratory operations and technical coordination, while working with a wider technical team. They offer an opportunity to learn and grow. Exposure across several key global groups.

• Competitive salary.
• Wellbeing, Sports.