Contact Berry Recruitment
Berry Recruitment
Temporary Lab Operations Assistant
Oxfordshire
Contact Berry Recruitment
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Salary
- 13.85 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Berry Recruitment
- Closes
- 08 May 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Freelance
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a number of Temporary Lab Operations Assistant to work for a company in Milton Park, Abingdon
Role: Temporary Lab Operations Assistant
Salary: 13.85 per hour
Location: Milton Park
Hours: 9am – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday
Key Responsibilities of the Lab Operations Assistant:
Undertake routine laboratory operational work in all our sites including:
AutoclavingGlassware cleaningWaste disposalGeneral tidy upProcessing goods in items ensuring appropriate steps are taken with regards COSHH, stock control and communication with the broader teamPrepare and aliquot stocks for the team, including water, media and buffersEnsure the stock is available for the team, as well as inventory control to ensure stocks are maintainedArrange shipments and pickupsHave a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring best practices are adhered to Coordinate deep cleaning of equipment as well as the weekly cleaning with the lab userSupport with troubleshooting issues in the lab and facilities, together with other members of the operations teamAbout you:
Organisational Excellence: Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate inventory records and following laboratory protocolsIndependent & Collaborative Working: Ability to work self–sufficiently while effectively contributing to team objectivesCommunication Skills: Clear and effective communication for lab coordination and cross–functional collaborationProblem–Solving Aptitude: Curiosity and initiative to identify and resolve laboratory bottlenecksPhysical Capabilities: Ability to lift/carry heavy items and maintain prolonged standing positions during laboratory workTechnical Proficiency: Competent with Microsoft Office applicationsTeam Orientation: Build relationships across multidisciplinary teamsAdaptability: Demonstrate curiosity and courage in navigating changing environments and embracing new challengesGrowth Mindset: Actively seek development opportunities, share knowledge, and support colleagues' growthInnovation Focus: Constructively challenge established methods to improve processes and systems
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Ad ID: 5418160113
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