A well-established science and engineering firm based in Acton is seeking a reliable Temporary Lab Assistant to support its on-site office and laboratory operations. Working under the supervision of the Managing Engineer, this is a hands-on, keyholder position focused on ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the site. The Lab Assistant will be vital in relieving administration and operational pressures off the engineer.
Location: On-site - Acton, London (must be local/easily commutable)
Working Pattern: Ideally 4 days (can be flexible 3-5 days), 9-5pm
Key Lab Assistant Responsibilities
- Receiving and dispatching packages, including photographing goods on arrival
- Meeting cleaning and maintenance contractors on site
- Serve as the keyholder to the site, responding to and attending fire alarm call-outs where required - must be local to Acton
- Ordering laboratory consumables (e.g. gloves, wipes, batteries)
- Ordering kitchen, washroom, and general site supplies
- Supporting inventory processes, including organising and retrieving stored items
- Entering limited data into emails to assist US-based administrators with creating evidence labels
- Helping maintain a tidy, safe, and well-organised laboratory environment
Ideal Lab Assistant
- 2/3+ years experience in administration role
- Engineering/science background is ideal but not essential
- Trustworthy, dependable, and highly responsible (keyholder role)
- Methodical and well-organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a laboratory environment containing batteries and chemicals in a hands-on, practical manner
- Confident taking clear photographic records when required
- Able to work independently while supporting a busy Managing Engineer
- Local to Acton
If you are interested in this ongoing temp opportunity and available on short notice, please apply now!
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