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Laboratory Assistant

🏢 Merck 📍 Glasgow, Scotland 💼 Company - Public
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£21,162 - £23,116
£1,764 - £1,926 / mo
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Location Base
Glasgow, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
Single tax filer baseline
Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.



A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 58,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.


Your role:

Our Laboratory Assistant will perform a wide variety of routine tasks to support GLP/ GMP laboratories. Responsibilities include housekeeping, preparation of reagents, stock control and general equipment maintenance. The ability to maintain effective working relationships with support services, scientists and laboratory personnel will be critical for success in the role.


Who You Are:

  • Minimum Standard Grade English and Mathematics level C or equivalent
  • The ideal candidate will have a qualification in biological sciences or related subject (e.g. HNC or equivalent)
  • Laboratory experience is not essential for this role but would be advantageous
  • Previous experience working in a regulated environment (GLP/GMP) would be advantageous
  • Experience of data entry, both paper and computer based, would be advantageous
  • Adheres to health and safety procedures and actively takes necessary action when encountering unsafe situations

•You have good planning and organisational skills •You have good communication and interpersonal skills

  • You are self motivated with strong initiative and drive, enjoys working hard and full of energy for the things you see challenging
  • You have a good standard of written and spoken English

What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!


Curious? Apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.com


We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.


What we offer:
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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