Laboratory Support Associate

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Oxford is seeking a Laboratory Support Associate to provide essential support to the Lab Operations team. Responsibilities include managing lab inventory, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high standards in a technical R&D environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate relevant experience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills. This is a permanent on-site role, starting ASAP with competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Laboratory Assistant or Technician, preferably in R&D.
• Knowledge of EH&S compliance and crisis management.
• Experience with laboratory asset management systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing lab inventory, including consumables and equipment.
• Conducting regular lab walkthroughs to identify issues.
• Cleaning lab equipment, following SOPs.
• Performing health and safety tasks, including risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Resilience

Job description

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Laboratory Support Associate, Oxford District

Client: SRG

Location: Oxford District, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Laboratory Support Associate

Location: Oxford

Type: Permanent, start ASAP

Working hours: Mon-Fri, 8.00 - 16.30, onsite

Salary: Competitive, depending on skills, background, and experience

This role involves providing quality and timely support to the Lab Operations of a busy technical R&D facility based in Oxford.

Core responsibilities:

• Managing lab inventory, including consumables, equipment, and machinery, both owned and vendor-managed, such as gases, reagents, and solvents
• Conducting regular lab walkthroughs to identify issues related to safety, security, equipment calibration, and improvements
• Transporting lab equipment and supplies from storage to workbenches
• Cleaning lab equipment, including glassware and sterilization, following SOPs
• Performing health and safety tasks, such as risk assessments, chemical expiration checks, updating COSHH documents, and supporting site audits
• Maintaining high standards of lab housekeeping

Candidate background:

• Proven experience as a Laboratory Assistant or Technician, preferably in R&D or clean room environments, with a good understanding of lab processes and protocols
• Knowledge of EH&S compliance and crisis management; NEBOSH qualification or progress towards one is advantageous
• Experience with laboratory asset management systems is beneficial
• Strong communication skills, resilience, and a proactive attitude
• Collaborative, efficient, and problem-solving mindset, with pride in onsite lab responsibilities

If you meet these criteria and are interested in this Lab Support Associate role, please apply or contact [emailprotected] for more information.