Laboratory Stores Person

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus (discretion/

Private medical cover

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Birthday day off

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Lab Stores Coordinator in Glasgow to ensure materials, consumables, and equipment are available when needed. You will work closely with laboratory teams and suppliers to keep stock organised, accurate, and compliant on a busy scientific site.

The role offers 35 hours per week, with typical Monday–Friday shifts, and opportunities to develop procurement, inventory and operational skills within a global testing and certification leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, stock control, warehouse, purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
• Strong organisation, communication, and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience in a regulated environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock, inventory, and materials for laboratory operations
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries
• Maintain accurate stock records and store areas
• Support laboratories with materials, equipment, and day-to-day requirements
• Help maintain quality, health & safety, and compliance standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement across stores and procurement activities

Skills

Stock control

Organised

Customer service

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

Job Description

• Job Title: Laboratory Stores Person
• Job Type:Permanent
• Location: Glasgow
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Please note:Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

As our Lab Stores Coordinator, you'll play an important role in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring materials, consumables, and equipment are available when needed. Working closely with laboratory teams and suppliers, you'll help keep the site organised, efficient, and compliant.

• Manage stock, inventory, and materials for laboratory operations
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries
• Maintain accurate stock records and store areas
• Support laboratories with materials, equipment, and day-to-day requirements
• Help maintain quality, health & safety, and compliance standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement across stores and procurement activities

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Experience in stores, stock control, warehouse, purchasing, procurement, or inventory management
• Strong organisation, communication, and customer service skills
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Experience in a regulated environment would be beneficial

Ideal Backgrounds

Stores Controller, Stock Controller, Warehouse Coordinator, Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, Materials Controller, Laboratory Stores Assistant, or Inventory Coordinator.

This role is ideal for someone looking for a varied position where they can support a busy scientific site while developing their procurement, inventory, and operational skills.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.