Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant, Chemistry, COR7530

A leading Life Sciences company based on the Oxford Science Park requires a Lab Assistant with a background in Chemistry - and ideally GCMS experience - to carry out a variety of lab-based tasks. Offered initially as a 6-month fixed-term contract, the Lab Assistant will be required to work 5 days per week onsite in the laboratory.

Working within a state-of-the-art facility as part of a friendly team, the Lab Assistant will support research and development through sample preparation, analysis, and the maintenance of laboratory systems in line with quality and safety standards. The role focuses strongly on analytical chemistry, particularly GCMS, alongside routine laboratory work. This position is ideal for a candidate with solid analytical chemistry and laboratory experience, who is looking for a varied role combining hands on analysis and broader laboratory support.

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension
• Excellent training & progression

• A candidate with solid analytical chemistry experience (BSc with lab experience, or a postgraduate qualification)
• Good laboratory skills - gained either commercially or through academia - with GCMS experience preferred
• Experience with sample preparation and analysis
• Experience operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment