Temporary Part-Time Opportunity: Laboratory Operations Assistant (Technical Operations)
📍 Location: Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GA
🕒 Hours: Part-time, 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week
📅 Duration: 3-4 weeks (starting ASAP)
💷 Hourly Rate: £13.16 (Oxford Living Wage)
Support essential scientific work - even for just a few weeks.
We are currently seeking a Laboratory Operations Assistant to provide short-term, part-time cover at our clients Oxford location for 3-4 weeks.
This role is key to ensuring the smooth daily running of two active laboratory spaces on the Oxford Science Park. It involves manual handling, logistics coordination, and general lab support.
Could you or someone in your team help?
We're reaching out to see if you might be available, or if there's someone from another office or team who could support during this essential period.
Key Responsibilities
Receive, unpack, and transfer lab deliveries and stock between two buildings
Restock consumables and maintain accurate inventory records
Assist with waste disposal, equipment checks, and general housekeeping
Safely handle packages weighing up to 25kg in line with manual handling guidelines
What We're Looking For
Required:
Previous lab or logistics experience
Physically capable of manual handling tasks
Organised, reliable, and proactive
Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools
Strong communication and teamwork skillsPlease only apply for this role if you have had previous Lab/Logistics experience and you are physically capable of manual handling tasks.
Please urgently call Ella or Sophie from Adecco Newbury on (phone number removed) if you would like to be considered for the role!
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