Laboratory Assistant

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

• 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.

• Maintain tidy, highly compliant, and safe laboratory work spaces 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.

• 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.