Temporary Lab Operations Assistant

KROX943288_1773331907

Salary Package: Up to £13.85 per hour
Location: Abingdon, England
Consultant: Kathy Rusher
Posted: 12/03/2026

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:

• Autoclaving


• Glassware cleaning


• Waste disposal


• General tidy up


• Processing goods in items ensuring appropriate steps are taken with regards COSHH, stock control and communication with the broader team


• Prepare and aliquot stocks for the team, including water, media and buffers


• Ensure the stock is available for the team, as well as inventory control to ensure stocks are maintained


• Arrange shipments and pickups


• Have 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 user


• Support with troubleshooting issues in the lab and facilities, together with other members of the operations team

About you:

• Organisational Excellence: Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate inventory records and following laboratory protocols


• Independent & Collaborative Working: Ability to work self-sufficiently while effectively contributing to team objectives


• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication for lab coordination and cross-functional collaboration


• Problem-Solving Aptitude: Curiosity and initiative to identify and resolve laboratory bottlenecks


• Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift/carry heavy items and maintain prolonged standing positions during laboratory work


• Technical Proficiency: Competent with Microsoft Office applications


• Team Orientation: Build relationships across multidisciplinary teams


• Adaptability: Demonstrate curiosity and courage in navigating changing environments and embracing new challenges


• Growth Mindset: Actively seek development opportunities, share knowledge, and support colleagues' growth


• Innovation 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.