Lab Technician

We are looking for a new team member to join the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Services team at a customer site in Stevenage, UK. This role sits within the PerkinElmer Technical Lab Services ( and is based on site at the GSK Stevenage campus.

The successful candidate will work as part of an on-site team that provides media and reagent services to support ongoing research and development activities. The role offers hands‑on experience in a laboratory environment and the opportunity to learn how lab services support biotherapeutic research.

You will work alongside colleagues in a collaborative team, supporting a range of projects across the site. This position is well suited to someone looking to start their career in a laboratory setting and develop practical skills within a scientific services environment. The role reports to a dedicated PerkinElmer team leader.

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation of media and reagents to support site wide research and development teams.
• Maintain laboratory stocks including consumables and solvents.
• Delivery of media and reagents to point of use; maintenance of stock levels to an agreed volume and number.
• Maintain a tidy and efficient laboratory environment and ensure health, safety and compliance standards are met.
• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and customer or by sharing the best practice(s) with other groups.
• Operate to approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules to support requirements.

Critical Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated and able to work under pressure to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• An ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus
• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.

Qualifications:

• Strong scientific education background in the Chemistry disciplines, with equivalent education in Mathematics and English.
• Preferable 1–2 years of demonstrated work in a laboratory environment following defined protocols and SOPs.
• Knowledgeable in good laboratory practices (GLP) and good laboratory safety practices.

What we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Income Protection Insurance that ensures your income is protected when life takes the unexpected turn
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Access to our WeCare Programme, offering medical, mental health, legal, and financial support
• MyStrength – a personalised wellbeing app
• AXA Health & Wellbeing App to help you stay on top of your health
• Private Medical Insurance, including Doctor at Hand for 24/7, 365 access to a GP
• Enhanced company pension contributions (subject to increased employee contribution) to help you plan for the future
• Exclusive discounts via Benefit Hub and BHN Extras
• Generous employee referral rewards
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme to make commuting easier
• Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthier, greener commute

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory and controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching to perform in a service function.
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• The employee may be required to manage hazardous waste in compliance with company procedures and local and national hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labelling.
• Potential risk to lab‑based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.