Laboratory Assistant – Late Shift Permanent 40 hours per week (11:30am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday) £26,000 Leighton Buzzard Our client is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to join their specialist team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or continue a career in a niche manufacturing environment. You’ll play a vital role in producing high-quality contact lenses, ensuring all production deadlines are met, and maintaining the strict standards of cleanliness required in a sterile work environment. Your responsibilities as a Laboratory Assistant will include but are not limited to: Manufacturing contact lenses with precision and care, ensuring they meet company quality standards. Prioritising and managing production schedules, focusing on overdue and urgent orders. Maintaining a clean, safe, and tidy working area at all times. Performing regular cleaning duties, including equipment wipe-downs and hoover maintenance. Reporting any equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or production issues to the line manager. To be a successful Laboratory Assistant, you must have: Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly line environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Familiarity with working in a clinical or sterile setting would be advantageous. Minimum GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent). Strong communication skills. Ability to take initiative and remain self-motivated. A positive attitude and willingness to learn. Ability to work effectively within a close-knit team. Excellent attention to detail. Dependable and punctual. Capable of maintaining focus in a structured, process-driven environment. Comfortable working in an environment without natural light. If you feel you have what it takes to do this Laboratory Assistant role, please apply today because we’d love to hear from you! WE WOULD PREFER YOUR CV IN WORD FORMAT Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes and Northampton’s leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance, IT, sales & marketing and digital marketing divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit