Laboratory Assistant in Slough

Laboratory Assistant in Slough

Slough Full-Time 30000 - 31000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Lonza

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support life-saving scientific operations in a dynamic laboratory environment.
  • Company: Join an innovative team dedicated to excellence in R&D.
  • Benefits: Competitive hourly rate of £14.74 and a vibrant workplace culture.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and mentorship.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in science while developing your career.
  • Qualifications: Entry-level experience or transferable skills in logistics and materials coordination.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 31000 £ per year.

Play a foundational role in our R&D environment, directly ensuring the efficient, safe, and smooth functioning of our innovative laboratory workspaces in Slough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team focused on excellence while supporting life‑saving scientific operations.

This is a fully site‑based role.

Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

  • What you will get
  • An agile career and dynamic working culture.
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace.
  • Competitive hourly rate.

The hourly rate for this position in the United Kingdom is expected to be £14.74.

Compensation will be determined based on role‑related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

What you will do

  • Maintain tidy, highly compliant, and safe laboratory workspaces to support day‑to‑day operational efficiency for our scientific teams.
  • Act as the vital site contact for receiving, unpacking, inspecting, and tracking key incoming material deliveries.
  • Organize inventory and coordinate stock of R&D consumables and chemical components across local storerooms and designated use points.
  • Place internal and external system orders, obtain vendor quotes, and coordinate seamless departmental shipments with our Shipping team.
  • Move materials, equipment, and laboratory waste safely while using designated physical lifting devices and manual handling techniques.
  • Partner closely with the R&D Lab Manager, Equipment Manager, and scientists to rapidly troubleshoot operational workspace issues.
  • Promote a proactive safe working environment, championing workplace standards and mentoring peers on safe material handling.
  • What we are looking for
  • Entry‑level experience or transferable skills in materials coordination, logistical support, stockroom tracking, or an inventory‑driven environment.
  • Awareness or practical experience in safe manual handling, including comfort operating lifting devices like pallet trucks.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills with an excellent eye for detail when handling complex parts.
  • Collaborative team players with friendly, concise communication skills to partner smoothly with various internal stakeholders.
  • Professional‑level English language fluency to interpret technical documentation and safety signs accurately.
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Lonza

Contact Details:

Lonza Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Laboratory Assistant in Slough

Laboratory Safety Standards
Materials Coordination
Logistical Support
Inventory Management
Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills