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Laboratory Assistant
Laboratory Operations Assistant
The Laboratory Operations Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and safe functioning of the R&D environment. The role focuses on:
- Managing incoming deliveries
- Unpacking materials
- Stocking the local storeroom and points of use
- Ensuring all packaging—including pallets—is disposed of appropriately
The position also supports laboratory teams by moving materials and equipment as required and helping maintain orderly, compliant workspaces.
This is a fully site-based role, working together in person to support close, real-time collaboration and technical precision in manufacturing medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get
- An agile career and dynamic working culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Competitive hourly rate
What you will do
- Receiving, unpacking, and inspecting deliveries for the R&D labs
- Organising, labelling, and restocking the local storeroom
- Removing and disposing of packaging materials in line with site procedures
- Assisting with material, waste, and equipment movement within laboratory areas
- Supporting general housekeeping and space maintenance activities
- Working collaboratively to uphold safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Controlling stock and movement of R&D consumables and chemical components on- and off-site
- Supporting lean lab practices, including 6S standards implementation
- Placing internal and external SAP orders, obtaining quotes, and coordinating deliveries of ordered items
- Arranging departmental shipments (liaising with the Shipping team)
- Supporting the site and R&D safety culture, and procedures
- Providing general assistance to R&D Laboratory Management on a daily basis
- Carrying out ad-hoc duties as requested to support smooth lab operations
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What we are looking for
Experience
- Practical experience or background in Materials Coordination, Inventory Control, or Logistical Support (0–4 years of entry-level experience).
Technical Skills
- Awareness or experience with manual handling, including the safe operation of pallet trucks or similar lifting devices.
System Knowledge
- Familiarity with or an aptitude to learn:
- SAP ordering software
- Inventory tracking system logic
- Lean lab environments or 6S systems
Organization & Detail
- Exceptional organizational skills with a strong eye for detail to spot and resolve problematic stock or operational issues early.
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Multitasking & Agility
- Ability to handle multiple administrative tasks simultaneously and adapt quickly to shifting lab priorities.
Communication
- Clear, concise, and friendly communication skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting stakeholders.
Language
- Native-level or fluent proficiency in English.
About Lonza
At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—reflect who they are. Every idea, big or small, holds the potential to improve millions of lives. That’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring unique perspectives. Lonza values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note that Randstad handles the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.
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