Lab Support Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Irvine
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£28,177 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Laboratory inventory management Solution preparation Equipment calibration Attention to detail Communication skills Chemistry background Physical fitness Sample handling

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lab Support Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Careers - Laboratory Support at GSK in Irvine.

  • Ref: 93890
  • Location: Irvine
  • Employment: Full time
  • Salary: £28177.50 per annum

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Support Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28177.50 per annum
Location: GSK, Shewalton Road, Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland, KA115AP

We are looking for a Lab Support Assistant to join a well-established team and support our client in an integrated service.

Your key responsibilities will include managing laboratory inventory and stock, preparing laboratory solutions and samples, and ensuring laboratory waste is removed. You will also be responsible for equipment calibrations, checks, and functionality testing. Additionally, you will be required to support plant production by covering any activities that may arise.

To be successful in this role, you should have a science education background (preferably in chemistry), excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work methodically to strict processes and procedures. You should also be able to communicate effectively and foster good working relationships with a wide range of client, internal and external roles.

This may be a mobile role that requires some physical lifting, so being physically fit is essential. If you are accountable, legible, and accurate, then we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a fantastic team that strives for 100% learning.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Shares Schemes
  • Salary Finance Options
  • Holiday

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