Trainee Laboratory Assistant

RBW Consulting; Royston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Progression opportunities

Exposure to regulated environments

Job summary

RBW Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to start a career in a laboratory and scientific environment. No prior laboratory experience or science degree is required, and full training will be provided.

This role is ideal for school leavers or individuals aiming to begin a long-term career in science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences. You will be hands-on, organised, and eager to learn, with support from a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• No laboratory experience required.
• No science degree or scientific background required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, hard-working, and proactive approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a practical, hands-on environment.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day laboratory and operational activities.
• Managing samples, materials, and stock within the laboratory.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Assisting with equipment, facility checks, and general laboratory upkeep.
• Ensuring work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
• Following quality and safety procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues across laboratory and operations teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Hands-on

Basic IT skills

Job description

Looking to start your career in a laboratory and scientific environment?

We're recruiting for an exciting entry-level Laboratory Technician opportunity where full training will be provided. No previous laboratory experience or scientific degree is required.

This role is ideal for school leavers, or individuals looking to start a long-term career in the science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences sector. We're looking for people with the right attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn rather than a specific educational background.

If you're hands-on, organised, and eager to develop new skills, this could be the perfect first step into a laboratory career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting day-to-day laboratory and operational activities.
• Managing samples, materials, and stock within the laboratory.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Assisting with equipment, facility checks, and general laboratory upkeep.
• Ensuring work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
• Following quality and safety procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues across laboratory and operations teams.

What We're Looking For

• No laboratory experience required.
• No science degree or scientific background required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, hard-working, and proactive approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a practical, hands‑on environment.
• Basic computer skills.

What's On Offer?

• Full training provided.
• Entry into the scientific, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries.
• Exposure to laboratory operations and regulated environments.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for progression.
• A varied, hands‑on role where every day is different.