Lab Support Assistant

Job Title: Lab Support Assistant - FTCSalary: £ 24,796 Per Annum Contract: Fixed Term Type of Employment: Part TimeHours: 33 Hours Per WeekLocation: GSK, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, DL12 8DT

Mitie is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Support Assistant to join our laboratory operations team at the GSK Barnard Castle site on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in science, laboratory operations, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or regulated environments.

As a Lab Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring laboratories operate efficiently, safely, and compliantly. From preparing laboratory reagents and managing samples to supporting equipment checks and maintaining supplies, you'll help keep critical scientific activities running smoothly every day.

What You'll Be Doing

Laboratory Support

-Preparing reagents, solutions, and mobile phases following approved procedures.

-Supporting laboratory housekeeping and organisation.

-Helping ensure laboratory activities run efficiently and to schedule.

Sample & Documentation Management

-Collecting and booking laboratory samples.

-Preparing samples and documentation for storage, archiving, or shipment.

-Maintaining accurate and audit-ready laboratory records.

Equipment Support

-Performing routine checks on laboratory equipment such as balances and pH meters.

-Monitoring laboratory fridges and freezers.

-Supporting calibration activities and equipment logistics.

Stock & Consumables Management

-Ordering, receiving, and replenishing laboratory supplies.

-Managing stock levels and inventory.

-Organising consumable storage areas.

Waste Management

-Supporting the safe disposal of laboratory waste.

-Handling specialist waste streams in accordance with site procedures.

-Assisting with laboratory glassware management and cleaning.

What we are looking forWe're interested in people with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Essential GCSE/National level qualifications in English, Maths and a Science subject

Good organisational and planning skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures accurately

Good communication skills

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Desirable Previous laboratory experience

Experience working in a regulated environment

Awareness of GMP/GxP working practices

Experience using SAP or similar systems

Don't worry if you don't have all the desirable experience. Full training will be provided for the right candidate