At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily lab activities and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a busy laboratory setting.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience while working part-time with flexible hours.
- Other info: Perfect for those passionate about science and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on scientific research and operations.
- Qualifications: BSc in a relevant scientific field and lab experience required.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
We are seeking an outgoing and professional Laboratory Operations Technician to support the day-to-day activities of a busy laboratory environment. Working closely with scientists and operational colleagues, you will be responsible for maintaining laboratory standards, monitoring inventory, supporting laboratory workflows, and ensuring the environment remains safe, clean, and well-organised.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on laboratory setting and takes pride in delivering excellent operational support.
Laboratory Housekeeping- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised laboratory environment.
- Monitor consumable stock levels across laboratory workstations and replenish supplies as required.
- Prepare laboratory items for washing and autoclaving, coordinating with external service providers where necessary.
- Support waste segregation and disposal processes, ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and local regulations.
- Report facilities and equipment maintenance issues and assist with minor repairs where appropriate.
- Ensure laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Assist with laboratory space optimisation to support changing team and business needs.
- Receive, check, and store incoming deliveries and laboratory materials.
- Support laboratory inventory management activities, including maintaining records within a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Prepare reagents, buffers, and media to support microbiology and serology activities.
- Provide general operational support to laboratory teams as required.
Minimum BSc degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
Hands-on experience working within a laboratory environment.
Understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Experience supporting operational activities, ideally within a laboratory setting.
Comfortable working with laboratory inventory systems and stock management processes.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting scientific research through excellent laboratory operations. They will enjoy working closely with colleagues, demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, and take pride in creating an efficient, safe, and well-maintained laboratory environment that enables scientific teams to perform at their best.
Laboratory Technician Chemistry - Part-time in Camden Town employer: Proclinical Staffing
Proclinical Staffing is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Barnard Castle where innovation meets quality. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities for growth within the quality control team, while enjoying a collaborative culture that prioritises adherence to GMP standards and excellence in microbiological testing.
