Laboratory Support Associate

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A laboratory support company in Oxford is looking for a Laboratory Support Associate to manage lab inventory and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols. The role requires experience in laboratory operations, particularly in R&D environments. Candidates must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain lab standards. This position offers a competitive salary and is onsite from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a laboratory environment, particularly R&D or clean room.
• Good understanding of lab processes and protocols.
• NEBOSH or related qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab inventory and storage facilities.
• Conduct lab walkthroughs to identify safety and security issues.
• Handle waste management and relevant documentation.

Skills

Laboratory Assistant/Technician background

EH&S compliance knowledge

Polite communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Laboratory asset management system

Job description

Job Description

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
• Waste management, including relevant disposal documentation
• 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.