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Applied Science Laboratory Assistant

London South Bank University - College of Health and Life Sciences

Location: London, Hybrid
Salary: £30,397 to £32,467 per annum, inclusive of £5,148 London Weighting.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 10th October 2025
Closes: 26th October 2025
Job Ref: REQ11694

Turning Passion into Purpose

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Applied Science Laboratory Assistant.

This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to work with a team of professional technicians who support all courses in the School of Applied Sciences, including Biomedical Science, Forensic Science and Pharmaceutical Science.     

You will be involved in varied daily tasks that may include preparing solutions and equipment, setting up practicals, assisting with stock orders, maintaining the cleanliness of laboratories.

You will be learning from an expert technical team and will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and experience in areas of interest to you.

You will also be gaining experience and insight into the operations of the entire facility, getting to know a wide cross section of our academic and technical activities.

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

  • Practical experience of preparing solutions for science experiments and setting up of the associated laboratory workstations.
  • Practical experience of setting up science equipment and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to demonstrate the use of standard laboratory equipment by providing clear instructions to users.

The ideal candidate will have a science qualification either at degree, HND or a minimum L3. Experience with operating an autoclave is also highly desirable.

To be successful as the Applied Science Laboratory Assistant you will need to have an investigative mind and keen to have a career in science. You will have a positive and ‘can do’ attitude to work.

You will have an understanding of health and safety in relation to science laboratories and be willing to undertake further training where necessary.

You will need to have experience supporting customers in a technical support or training capacity and will be willing to develop your skills across all the disciplines we support. Training will be provided where needed.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply" button.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Geraldine Senior, Technical Services Manager seniorgr@lsbu.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 26 October,2025 23.59 pm

Interview/assessment - week commencing TBC

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack. 

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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