Laboratory Support
J3715
Posted: 06/11/2026
- Competitive
- Witney, South East,
- Permanent
Laboratory Support
Witney, Oxfordshire | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered) | Monday to Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00, Friday: 08:30 - 16:00
Are you scientifically minded, naturally curious, and looking to start a career within a specialist laboratory environment?
We're working with an established and innovative engineering business seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for problem-solving, analysis and science. Someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in a highly specialised field. Whether you're a recent science graduate or have laboratory experience we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our Laboratory team, you'll play a vital role in analysing fluids and supporting customers across a wide range of industries. Your responsibilities will include:
Essential Skills & Experience
If you have a passion for science and can work independently in a lab environment. If you have an inquisitive nature and like to work outside the box, we'd love to hear from you.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
Witney, Oxfordshire | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered) | Monday to Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00, Friday: 08:30 - 16:00
Are you scientifically minded, naturally curious, and looking to start a career within a specialist laboratory environment?
We're working with an established and innovative engineering business seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for problem-solving, analysis and science. Someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in a highly specialised field. Whether you're a recent science graduate or have laboratory experience we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our Laboratory team, you'll play a vital role in analysing fluids and supporting customers across a wide range of industries. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting laboratory testing in accordance with internal procedures and quality standards.
- Identifying particle contamination using patch testing, microscopy and particle counting equipment.
- Measuring water content.
- Assessing fluid ageing properties.
- Carrying out component cleanliness testing and supporting quality control processes.
- Producing and maintaining laboratory documentation, quotes, reports and sample records.
- Communicating with customers to discuss analysis results and testing requirements.
- Supporting the maintenance, cleanliness and organisation of the laboratory.
- Entering analysis data into the system and generating reports.
- Continually developing your technical knowledge through training, industry resources and specialist courses.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong scientific aptitude and analytical mindset.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- A genuine commitment to personal learning and development.
- A science-related qualification (A-Level, HNC, HND or Degree), particularly in Chemistry or a related subject.
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Experience working within a clean or controlled environment.
- Exposure to fluids, lubricants, testing or quality processes.
If you have a passion for science and can work independently in a lab environment. If you have an inquisitive nature and like to work outside the box, we'd love to hear from you.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
