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Lab Assistant

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Lab Assistant

📍 Burton upon Trent
£14 per hour
£14.09/hour
Industry: Manufacturing/Surveying
Applications: >10
Posted: 20-10-2026
Company: Pertemps North Midlands
Type: Temporary
Reference: 225746776

Job Description:

Temp to perm opportunity

Professional development

Industry leading / Scientific facility

 

Pertemps are recruiting for temp to perm Lab Assistants to work for our client in Burton on Trent. Our client is a medical company who are able to offer workers temp to perm positions to work in their compounding unit. 

In this role you will be able to positively impact the lives of patients by supporting with the production of medicines used for life-threatening or limiting illnesses. 


Hours / Shift Pattern
+ Monday to Friday
+ Rotating - Week 1- 6am to 2pm / Week 2- 1pm to 9pm / Week 3- 11am to 7pm

Your duties will include:
+ Prepare and record starting materials listed in batch documents
+ Aseptically manufacture products following department procedure

+ Use of laboratory equipment to correctly measure and mix chemicals in a safe and precise manner (glassware, containers, pipettes, syringes)
+ Perform visual quality checks, label and pack the finished product ready for dispatch
+ Support supervisors and managers by keeping stock levels maintained

The successful Manufacturing Operative / Lab Assistant will have:
+ Experience in a manufacturing, assembly or production environment
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instruction
+ Manage and prioritise workload
+ Strong written and verbal English due to the working environment 

You will receive:
+ £14.09 per hour


To apply for the Lab Assistant vacancy, please submit an up to date CV or call us on (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity further. 
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