Pertemps are delighted to be working with our valued public sector client to recruit a Laboratory Assistant on a temporary basis.

?? Location: Edinburgh East 

?? Hours: Monday to Friday, (36 hours per week)

?? Pay Rate: £14.02 per hour 

?? Duration: Temporary ongoing(3 months with possible extension) 

?? Start Date: Immediate  

Driver’s licence required for this role!

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our busy team in Edinburgh East. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, supporting scientific staff with essential day-to-day tasks that help keep operations running smoothly. 

You’ll play a key role in supporting sample handling, equipment care, and general laboratory upkeep, ensuring high standards of safety and organisation are maintained. 

About the Role

In this varied and active role, you’ll be a vital part of the lab’s daily operations, helping ensure everything runs smoothly and safely. Your responsibilities will include:

• Help prepare, collect, and clean laboratory equipment, glassware, sampling bottles, and storage containers. 

• Organise and transfer samples from reception to the correct storage areas. 

• Safely dispose of old samples following set procedures. 

• Arrange safe storage of samples needed for future reference and assist with their return to customers when requested. 

• Maintain stock levels of materials such as glassware, chemicals, and gases. 

• Assist in keeping the laboratory clean and tidy – including communal areas, benches, cupboards, fume cupboards, corridors, and wash-up/storage spaces. 

• Provide delivery and collection services for the lab (e.g. transporting samples when required). 

• Support scientific staff with basic laboratory tasks and analysis where appropriate. 

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be an experienced technician to succeed – we’re more interested in your practical approach, organisation skills, and willingness to learn. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific subject. 

• Some experience working in a laboratory, preferably in a UKAS-accredited environment. 

• A careful, methodical approach with great attention to detail. 

• Strong teamwork and communication skills. 

• A valid driving licence (desirable but not essential). 

• If you’re enthusiastic, organised, and looking to grow your skills in a laboratory environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

?? Ready to take the next step? Apply now via this advert and become part of a team that values your contribution.