Laboratory Support Assistant

Job number MED05843

Faculties Faculty of Medicine

Departments Department of Infectious Disease

Salary or Salary range £34,487 - £36,434 per annum

Location/campus Hammersmith Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date 24 Jun 2026 About the role

The Section of Adult Infectious Disease, within the Dept of Infectious Disease, is seeking an enthusiastic Laboratory Support Assistant to work closely with the Laboratory Manager to assist with the smooth running and organisation of the Section’s research laboratories at the Hammersmith Hospital Campus.

What you would be doing

You will be required to ensure the Section is supported as follows:

• Maintaining and ordering stocks of essential laboratory supplies and consumables, including undertaking regular stock checks and maintaining laboratory coat cleaning and stores.
• To collect and dispose of laboratory waste by the appropriate routes and collect laboratory glassware, wash, autoclave and distribute as necessary.
• Assist with general laboratory administrative duties e.g. record keeping, ordering of supplies, monitoring equipment.
• Assist with Health and Safety arrangements, with appropriate guidance and supervision, e.g. preparing Permits to Work.

What we are looking for

• GCSE in English, mathematics and science (grade C and above) or equivalent
• Practical experience in a laboratory setting
• Practical experience of washing and disinfecting glass/plasticware
• Practical experience in operating an autoclave and industrial dishwasher
• IT literate, with knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel, Word \& Outlook.
• Regard for Health and Safety and security at all times.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and organise a busy schedule.
• Ability to maintain reliable records, with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own or as part of a team.
• Ability to interact well with a wide range of people.
• Willingness to learn necessary laboratory skills e.g. general solution and media preparation and undertake training.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work within a dynamic clinical research department focussing on infectious disease research.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

The Department of Infectious Disease is part of the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial. It is based across the South Kensington, Hammersmith and Chelsea \& Westminster campuses with a bench to bedside focus on infectious disease research.

This is a full-time, open-ended post (35 hours per week).

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Julia Maciver – [email protected]

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