Laboratory Support

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd has partnered with a Witney-based engineering business to recruit a Laboratory Assistant. The role centers on conducting tests, recording results, and contributing to quality control, while maintaining clear documentation and sample records.

You will discuss analyses with customers and support lab operations. The ideal candidate is scientifically minded, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a clean lab environment.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific aptitude and analytical mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A genuine commitment to personal learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing in line with internal procedures and quality standards.
• Identify particle contamination using patch testing, microscopy and particle counting equipment.
• Measure water content.
• Assess fluid ageing properties.
• Carry out component cleanliness testing and support quality control processes.
• Produce and maintain laboratory documentation, quotes, reports and sample records.
• Communicate results and testing requirements with customers.
• Support maintenance, cleanliness and organisation of the laboratory.
• Enter analysis data into the system and generate reports.
• Develop technical knowledge through training and industry resources.

Skills

Strong scientific aptitude

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Organisational skills

Time-management

MS Excel / Word / Outlook

Learning & development

Education

Science-related qualification (A-Level / HNC / HND or Degree)

Job description

Laboratory Support

Witney, Oxfordshire | Full Time (Part-Time Considered) | Monday to Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00, Friday: 08:30 - 16:00

Are you scientifically minded, naturally curious, and looking to start a career within a specialist laboratory environment?

We're working with an established and innovative engineering business seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for problem-solving, analysis and science. Someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in a highly specialised field. Whether you're a recent science graduate or have laboratory experience we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting laboratory testing in accordance with internal procedures and quality standards.
• Identifying particle contamination using patch testing, microscopy and particle counting equipment.
• Measuring water content.
• Assessing fluid ageing properties.
• Carrying out component cleanliness testing and supporting quality control processes.
• Producing and maintaining laboratory documentation, quotes, reports and sample records.
• Communicating with customers to discuss analysis results and testing requirements.
• Supporting the maintenance, cleanliness and organisation of the laboratory.
• Entering analysis data into the system and generating reports.
• Continually developing your technical knowledge through training, industry resources and specialist courses.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong scientific aptitude and analytical mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A genuine commitment to personal learning and development.

Desirable

• A science-related qualification (A-Level, HNC, HND or Degree), particularly in Chemistry or a related subject.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Experience working within a clean or controlled environment.
• Exposure to fluids, lubricants, testing or quality processes.

If you have a passion for science and can work independently in a lab environment. If you have an inquisitive nature and like to work outside the box, we'd love to hear from you.