Laboratory Assistant We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant to join a leading manufacturing company based in Southampton. Introduction The primary role of the Laboratory Assistant will involve using specialist equipment and to fabricate preforms and prepare glass ready for drawing into fibre. Responsibilities Fabricating preforms and preparing glass ready for drawing into fibre, this includes: * Operating equipment and controls * Following product specification instructions. * Completing and maintaining logs, spreadsheets and databases as indicated in work instructions. * Reviewing and analysing test data * Problem solving * Adhering to strict Health & Safety regulations Ideal Experience The ideal candidate will be someone who has good attention for detail and accuracy, process driven, reliable, keen to learn and PC literate. A good understanding of complex equipment and or quality inspection / laboratory experience would be beneficial. Any fibre optics experience is an advantage, however full training will also be provided. Shift Pattern: Week 1 - Days (4-day week 12 hour shifts) Week 2 - Nights (3-day week 12 hour shifts) Salary: £33600 which includes the 20% shift uplift. Benefits: * Pension: 7% employer; 3% employee * Holiday: 24 days plus bank holidays increasing by a day per year to 27 in total. * Private Health Care including immediate family * Private Dental Care * Life Assurance: 4x basic pay * Subsidised Gym Membership If you could be interested in this excellent Laboratory Assistant opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further