Laboratory Support

Laboratory Support

Witney, Oxfordshire Full-Time (Part-Time Considered) Monday to Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00, Friday: 08:30 - 16:00

Are you scientifically minded, naturally curious, and looking to start a career within a specialist laboratory environment?

We're working with an established and innovative engineering business seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for problem-solving, analysis and science. Someone who wants to gain hands‑on experience in a highly specialised field. Whether you're a recent science graduate or have laboratory experience we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our Laboratory team, you'll play a vital role in analysing fluids and supporting customers across a wide range of industries. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting laboratory testing in accordance with internal procedures and quality standards.
• Identifying particle contamination using patch testing, microscopy and particle counting equipment.
• Measuring water content.
• Assessing fluid ageing properties.
• Carrying out component cleanliness testing and supporting quality control processes.
• Producing and maintaining laboratory documentation, quotes, reports and sample records.
• Communicating with customers to discuss analysis results and testing requirements.
• Supporting the maintenance, cleanliness and organisation of the laboratory.
• Entering analysis data into the system and generating reports.
• Continually developing your technical knowledge through training, industry resources and specialist courses.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong scientific aptitude and analytical mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A genuine commitment to personal learning and development.

Desirable

• A science-related qualification (A-Level, HNC, HND or Degree), particularly in Chemistry or a related subject.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Experience working within a clean or controlled environment.
• Exposure to fluids, lubricants, testing or quality processes.

If you have a passion for science and can work independently in a lab environment. If you have an inquisitive nature and like to work outside the box, we'd love to hear from you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.