Laboratory Assistant

Company
Adecco
Location
Enfield
Salary
£28,918.50 per annum

Full Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Enfield, North London
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (5 days per week)
Type: Full-time - Temporary assignment

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a beer brewery, for a Laboratory Technician to join their team in Enfield. This role is ideal for someone with a science or technical background who enjoys working in a laboratory environment and following structured analytical procedures.

Please note, this role will involve working around alcohol as part of the brewing and testing process. You will support routine testing, laboratory operations, and data recording while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The role will also require manual handling, including lifting up to 25kg.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine analytical testing in accordance with approved methods and standard operating procedures.
  • Prepare samples, reagents, and standards for laboratory analysis following defined procedures.
  • Accurately record, check, and store test results and laboratory data using approved systems or templates.
  • Support quality testing related to brewing processes, including monitoring of raw materials and finished products.
  • Maintain shelf life and stability studies, including sample preparation, monitoring, and data logging.
  • Perform routine equipment checks, verification, and basic calibration activities as trained, ensuring records are maintained.
  • Identify and promptly escalate deviations, equipment issues, or abnormal results to senior laboratory staff.
  • Maintain strong laboratory housekeeping and 5S standards, ensuring a safe and organised workspace.
  • Support laboratory administrative tasks, including sample tracking, documentation control, and consumables management.

Education & Experience

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification or higher in a science, food, engineering, laboratory, or technical discipline (or equivalent practical laboratory experience).
  • Experience working to standard operating procedures (SOPs) within a laboratory or quality-controlled environment.

Desirable

  • HND or Foundation Degree (Level 4-5) in an applied or technical subject.
  • Experience working in food, beverage, FMCG, or regulated laboratory environments.
  • Familiarity with routine analytical testing and laboratory equipment calibration.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data recording
  • Ability to follow procedures and maintain quality standards
  • Good organisational skills and ability to manage routine laboratory tasks
  • A proactive approach to safety and problem reporting
  • Physically capable of lifting and handling materials up to 25kg

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Location
Enfield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£28,918.50 per annum
Industry
Life Sciences
Closing Date
17th July 2026
Apply Now
Share this listing

Other opportunities you might be interested in

Those who are typically interested in this role may also like to consider these other opportunities
View all vacancies

Where to Next

It can be a bit overwhelming to think about your career path. The choices seem endless. Use the links below to help whittle down your options.

The Career Pathway Quiz

Finding your ultimate career is just a few answers and clicks away.
Get started

related job roles

Use our handy jobs index to learn all about science-related careers
Job roles

Advice & Guidance

From CVs to interview questions - all you need to know about getting that dream job.
Take me there
chevron-downchevron-rightarrow-leftarrow-right linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram