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Laboratory Assistant

Job Reference: 13102026

Manufacturing and Production
Elsenham, Essex
£14 per hour
Temporary

Laboratory Assistant

Temporary Contract | 4-Day Week | Full Training Provided

Location: Elsenham (On-Site)
Contract: Temporary Assignment Until December 2026 (Approx. 3 Months)
Working Pattern: 4 Days Per Week
Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Laboratory Assistant to join a busy product formulation team on a temporary assignment through to the end of December.

This is a hands-on support role working Tuesday to Friday each week, assisting the formulation team with product preparation, sample management, laboratory organisation, and administrative tasks. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a laboratory environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparing product batches for testing and development
  • Sending samples for microbiological and product testing
  • Updating and maintaining information on internal systems
  • Supporting the formulation team with day-to-day laboratory activities
  • Organising samples, materials, and laboratory documentation
  • Coordinating laboratory tasks and ensuring records are kept up to date
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment

About You

  • Interested in working within a laboratory or product development environment
  • Able to learn new processes quickly
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable following procedures and working accurately
  • Reliable with excellent attendance and timekeeping
  • Happy performing routine and repetitive tasks
  • Available to work every Tuesday and commit to the assignment until the end of December

What's on Offer?

  • Full training and support
  • 4-day working week
  • Valuable experience within a laboratory setting
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Immediate start available

Apply Today

If you are looking to gain practical laboratory experience and can commit to a temporary assignment until the end of the year, we'd love to hear from you.