Lab Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Proclinical are recruiting a Lab Assistant for a specialised biotech client. This role is based in Cambridge for a permanent position.
Responsibilities:
- Complete laboratory tests to produce specific data to support numerous investigations.
- Perform routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies.
- Participate and assist with animal related procedures.
- Create and maintain records and associated experimental results in electronic and physical databases
- Prepare specimens and samples.
- Monitors and prepares orders to ensure efficient functioning of the laboratory.
- Exercises knowledge of biosafety safety concerns when working with human samples.
- Other duties may be assigned to this role.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Experience in supporting with the planning, problem analysis, handling and delivering wet lab experiments
- A background in biology or other life science area.
- The capability and motivation to learn specific, practical techniques and apply this data to solve methodological problems.
- Confidence in the use technical equipment.
- Time management skills to work on numerous projects.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please Patrick Turbidy on 020 3530 5120
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lab Assistant roles across Proclinical'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 HR Consulting.
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 £19,814 - £22,314 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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