Temporary Lab Operations Assistant

Berry Recruitment Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Temporary Lab Operations Assistant in Abingdon/Milton Park to support routine lab tasks, inventory management, and safety procedures. The role runs 9am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday, at Milton Park.

The ideal candidate will have Mathematics GCSE, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the team. Proficiency in MS Office and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Mathematics GCSE grade C or above.
• Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate inventory records and following laboratory protocols.
• Independent and collaborative working: ability to work self-sufficiently while contributing to team objectives.
• Clear and effective communication for lab coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to lift/carry heavy items and maintain prolonged standing positions during laboratory work.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications.
• Team orientation: build relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability: adjust to changing needs and pick up new tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Autoclaving and glassware cleaning.
• Processing goods with COSHH, stock control and team communication.
• Monitor inventory and ensure stock is available for the team.
• Coordinate deep cleaning of equipment and weekly cleaning schedule with lab users, following best practices.
• Troubleshoot facilities issues with the operations team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Lab coordination

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Mathematics GCSE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Lab Operations Assistant (KROX943288) Abingdon, England

Salary: GBP13.85 - GBP13.85 per hour

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Temporary Lab Operations Assistant to work for a company in Milton Park

Role:Temporary Lab Operations Assistant

Salary: £13.85 per hour

Location: Milton Park

Hours: 9am – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Assistant:

• Undertake routine work in all our sites including:
• Autoclaving
• Glassware cleaning
• Processing goods in items ensuring appropriate steps are taken with regards COSHH, stock control and communication with the broader team
• Ensure stock is always available for the team, as well as monitoring inventory alongside the team to ensure stocks are maintained
• Have a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring best practices are adhered to Support with coordinating the deep cleaning of equipment as well as the weekly cleaning schedule with lab users
• Support with troubleshooting facilities issues together with other members of the operations team

About you:

• Academic Qualification: Mathematics GCSE grade C or above
• Organisational Excellence: Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate inventory records and following laboratory protocols
• Independent & Collaborative Working: Ability to work self-sufficiently while effectively contributing to team objectives
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication for lab coordination and cross-functional collaboration
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift/carry heavy items and maintain prolonged standing positions during laboratory work
• Technical Proficiency: Competent with Microsoft Office applications
• Team Orientation: Build relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Adaptability: Be able to adjust to the changing needs of others and pick up new tasks as needed

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!