Laboratory Support Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are one of the fastest growing technology-based facilities management business in the UK. FISco now directly and indirectly employs more than 500 staff and is approaching an annual revenue of £30M. We provide an innovative solution that can grow and adapt with our client’s journey. More than 30 organisations nationwide trust FISco to look after their buildings, so they can focus on taking their business to the next level.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organisation. FISco UK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation, regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Support Assistant who thrives in a fast paced business environment to join our team to provide facilities service desk for our client based at Reckitt Hull.
This involves direct telephone and email contact with customers and suppliers.
This is a fantastic chance to develop your career working with a business dedicated offering outstanding service, where people work hard and encourage to excel.
THE ROLE
As a laboratory support assistant you will be responsible for;
- Daily replenishment of lab consumable items
- Daily replenishment and removal of laboratory garments
- Daily removal and disposal of glass, solvent and contaminated waste from assigned lab areas
- Daily delivery of parcels from laboratory stores to assigned areas
- Receiving and actioning email requests via the laboratory support shared inbox in a timely manner
- Acting as a point of contact for customer queries and requests
- Daily functionality checks of laboratory weighing balances, escalating issues as appropriate
- Dispensation and distribution of requested laboratory reagent standards, internally and externally
- Porterage of pallets and raw material items for area users as required
- Assistance in scheduled GMP cleaning activities (clean rooms, pallets, ovens etc)
- To be responsible for the maintenance of personal training file, attending all relevant training
- To backfill duties of other members of the laboratory support team as reasonably requested
- To attend team and client meetings as required
- To carry out any further ad hoc tasks at the request of management
JOB DETAILS
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Hourly rate: £10.90
Location: Reckitt Hull, HU8 7DS
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Full training will be provided for the role - scientific background advantageous but not essential
- Ability to take initiative, prioritise and manage time effectively
- High energy and positive attitude
- Ability to work within a team
- “Can Do“ attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
- Flexibility and adaptiveness to change
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US
A team where you can your own opinion, make an impact and where you and your experience is valued. Internal mobility - opportunities for cross training and the ability to define your next career step within FISco. We support employees who want to explore other areas of interest.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Bespoke office and laboratory spaces
- Free parking
- Pension
- Employee Assistant Program
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Support Assistant roles across Fisco Uk's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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