Lab Support Assistant

On-site in Barnard Castle·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 2 Oct)

Mitie

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Overview

Job details

£24,796 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £1,780 a month after tax.
Full-time
Per the ad.
Apply by Monday 2 November
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

Work on-site in Barnard Castle
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

✔ 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

Nice to have

⭐ 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

The role

Lab Support Assistant - FTC

What you'll do

Preparing reagents, solutions, and mobile phases following approved procedures.
Supporting laboratory housekeeping and organisation.
Helping ensure laboratory activities run efficiently and to schedule.
Collecting and booking laboratory samples.
Preparing samples and documentation for storage, archiving, or shipment.
Maintaining accurate and audit-ready laboratory records.
Performing routine checks on laboratory equipment such as balances and pH meters.
Monitoring laboratory fridges and freezers.
Supporting calibration activities and equipment logistics.
Ordering, receiving, and replenishing laboratory supplies.
Managing stock levels and inventory.
Organising consumable storage areas.
Supporting the safe disposal of laboratory waste.
Handling specialist waste streams in accordance with site procedures.
Assisting with laboratory glassware management and cleaning.

How you'll work

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

description

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 we are looking for

We're interested in people with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

About Mitie

Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.

The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.

Industry: Facilities management
Employees: 77,500
In the UK: Glasgow
Website: mitie.com

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