Laboratory Assistant
3 days ago
South Mimms
Applications outside a 10 miles radius of South Mimms, Hertfordshire will not be considered. Laboratory Assistant – Temporary Contract (3 Months Minimum) 📍 Location: South Mimms – must be commutable 5 days per week 🕒 Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (excluding lunch break) 📅 Contract: Ongoing temporary role, minimum 3 months 🚀 Start Date: Must be available to start immediately Are you experienced in laboratory operations and looking for a hands-on role in a scientific environment? We’re seeking a proactive Laboratory Assistant to support essential lab services including sterilisation, equipment maintenance, and hygiene management. Key Responsibilities: • Operate and maintain autoclaves, glasswashers, and sterilising ovens, • Ensure safe decontamination of hazardous materials, • Manage laundry and hygiene services for lab and cleanroom wear, • Coordinate with contractors and lab staff to resolve equipment and supply issues, • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar lab-based role, • Strong knowledge of sterilisation and decontamination techniques, • Skilled in operating and maintaining industrial lab equipment, • Organised, adaptable, and a collaborative team player This is a great opportunity to contribute to a vital scientific service in a dynamic and supportive environment.