Laboratory Support
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Provides hands-on laboratory support by maintaining clean, safe, and organised lab environments, managing stock and consumables, preparing basic materials, handling waste disposal, and completing routine documentation to assist scientists.
About this role
Laboratory Support
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.
- Job Title: Laboratory Support
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Glasgow
- Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday- Friday
- Industry: Health & Nutrition, Life Science
Please note: Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
We're looking for a reliable and organised individual to support our laboratory team by helping to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment. This is a hands-on support role focused on housekeeping, stock control, and general laboratory maintenance rather than scientific testing.
What You'll Do
- Keep laboratory areas clean, tidy, and compliant with procedures.
- Manage and replenish laboratory stock and consumables.
- Prepare basic laboratory materials and reagents following instructions.
- Handle waste disposal and support autoclave activities.
- Complete routine documentation and records accurately.
- Support scientists by ensuring labs are organised and ready for daily activities.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a laboratory support, cleaning, housekeeping, facilities, or similar environment.
- Someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
- Strong attention to detail and a reliable approach.
- Comfortable following procedures and working safely.
- A team player who enjoys supporting others.
Please note: This is a laboratory support position and is not a scientist or senior-level role. It is best suited to candidates from cleaning, housekeeping, production support, laboratory assistant, or laboratory support backgrounds who are looking for a stable, hands-on role within a scientific environment.
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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