Laboratory Support Technician in Roslin

Energy Jobline CVL; Roslin; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Biotech client in Edinburgh is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to ensure the smooth running of laboratory facilities. The role involves managing inventory, maintaining equipment, and preparing reagents. Candidates should have a minimum of five GCSEs and be detail-oriented with strong organisational skills. Competitive salary provided along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform molarity and dilution calculations.
• Good analytical skills.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or operational support role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock levels and conduct inventory spot checks.
• Restock laboratory supplies and maintain stock.
• Organise shipments and deliver supplies.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and checks.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

IT proficiency

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above

Job description

Laboratory Support Technician

Permanent, Edinburgh, £30,000 pa plus benefits.

NRL, on behalf of a global Biotech client, is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Laboratory Support Assistant to support the smooth running of our laboratory facilities. This role focuses on inventory management, maintenance/sterilisation of equipment, and reagent preparation, helping to ensure the lab remains organised, compliant, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock levels of basic consumables and reagents.
• Conduct regular inventory spot checks and implement corrective actions.
• Restock laboratory supplies and maintain dry ice stock.
• Organise routine shipments and deliveries.
• Tidy and organise freezers, ensuring stock is up to date.
• Clean incubators according to a recorded rota.
• Assist in general upkeep and organisation of storerooms and labs.
• Manage lab coat dry‑cleaning logistics.
• Clear waste cardboard and plastics bins regularly.
• Help manage various waste streams including clinical, chemical, general, and recycling.
• Perform aliquoting of reagents as required.
• Receive and check in new stock and reagents.
• Run weekly system checks on flow cytometers.
• Assist equipment engineers and contractors during on‑site visits.
• Support external IT‑management contractors with necessary checks and updates.
• Provide support to the team and liaise with the park in the absence of the Laboratory Operations Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above, including core subjects: Combined Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
• High level of numeracy – able to carry out molarity and dilution calculations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• IT proficient – ability to use spreadsheets.
• Good attention to detail.
• High level of self‑motivation, ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to manage deadlines.
• Good analytical skills.
• Great communicator who can relate to all people.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or operational support role.

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