Laboratory Support Associate

SRG; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner seeks a Laboratory Support Associate in Oxford for a dynamic R&D facility. The role demands management of lab inventory, execution of safety protocols, and collaborating with the lab team to enhance operations. Ideal candidates will have a laboratory technician background with a focus on safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Laboratory Assistant/Technician, preferably in R&D.
• Knowledge of EH&S compliance; NEBOSH qualification is advantageous.
• Experience in inventory management and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab inventory and conduct regular safety walkthroughs.
• Ensure cleaning of lab equipment and conduct risk assessments.
• Maintain lab housekeeping protocols.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Laboratory Assistant/Technician background

Tools

Laboratory asset management system

Job description

Impactful Recruitment Partner supporting sustainable growth for STEM businesses in England and Wales from Bench to Boardroom | Uniting exceptional…

Laboratory Support Associate

Oxford

Permanent, start ASAP

Mon-Fri, 8.00 - 16.30, onsite

Competitive salary, depending on skills, background and experience relevant to the role

This is a key role in which you will be called upon to provide quality and timely support to the Lab Operations of a busy technical R&D facility based in Oxford.

Core role responsibilities:

• Management of the Lab inventory in all the onsite storage facilities (consumables, lab equipment and machinery, both owned and vendor managed) which could include liquid nitrogen, other gases, reagents and solvents
• Regularly conducting Lab walkthroughs to understand any issues around lab safety, security, equipment calibration or other areas that could be improved
• Portering of various lab equipment and supplies from storage to the Bench
• Cleaning of lab equipment as required including glassware, autoclave and sterilisation according to SOPs
• Health and safety – conducting risk assessments, checking and recording expiration dates for chemicals, updating and reviewing COSHH documents and supporting with site audits
• Maintaining exemplary Lab housekeeping protocols

Your background:

• You will come from a proven Laboratory Assistant/Technician background, ideally an R&D environment or clean room setting with a good understanding of processes and protocols associated with a research lab
• Good working knowledge of EH&S compliance and crisis management practices (NEBOSH or working towards a EH&S qualification would be advantageous)
• Previous experience in working with a laboratory asset management system would be useful
• Polite and professional communication skills, resilience and a can-do approach is very important
• Collaborative and efficient by nature – you will be the onsite go-to person for all things Laboratory in the first instance and take pride in your problem-solving skills

If the above sounds like your next Lab Associate role, and you can demonstrate the criteria above, then apply here or contact [e-mail] for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Research Services

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