Lab Assistant, Entry Level
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Provide day to day support related to equipment onboarding & decommissioning as well as related equipment lifecycle process improvement initiatives.
- Independently plan, coordinate and execute multiple parallel activities like, supplier interactions
- Monitor equipment technical performance and handle equipment inventory with minimal oversight.
- Coordinate with vendors to get calibration & maintenance repair activities completed on time.
- Assist with equipment labeling, data collection & analysis.
- Monitor equipment status & open notifications (Equipment management, SAP processing, calibration events)
- Assist with equipment out of tolerance investigations.
- Provide support during external & internal audits and inspections
- Ability to operate in a fast pace environment, adapt to changes in priority, and redirect efforts as necessary.
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional departments are a must.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and Windows.
- Understanding of calibration databases (SAP would be a plus)
- Advanced data collection, hands-on skills and able to summarize results
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written documentation skills.
- A-Levels, or equivalent, in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- Good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
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: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lab Assistant, Entry Level roles across Illumina'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 Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
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 £24,000 - £29,293 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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