Laboratory Assistant Jobs at Eurofins
Eurofins Scientific is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join its Clinical Genetics laboratory in Guildford, England. This is a full-time, permanent role. The candidate hired for the Laboratory Assistant Jobs at Eurofins in the UK supports critical diagnostic workflows, including Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), referrals, and DNA extraction. The position is ideal for bioscience graduates seeking hands-on experience in a regulated clinical laboratory environment.
About the Company:
Eurofins Scientific is a global life sciences company providing analytical testing services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and clinical sectors. Operating in more than 50 countries, Eurofins supports public health, safety, sustainability, and scientific innovation. The company is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental responsibility, and employee development.
Job Description:
- Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
- Department: Clinical Genetics
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biosciences, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field
- Academic background in molecular biology, genetics, or genomics preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- In the Laboratory Assistant Jobs at Eurofins, you should receive and handle clinical samples, ensuring accurate labelling and traceability
- Perform downstream processing of clinical genetics samples
- Support Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) workflows
- Conduct DNA extraction and related molecular procedures in the Medical Laboratory Assistant Role.
- Operate laboratory equipment, including liquid handling robots, PCR thermal cyclers, and NGS platforms
- Ensure all activities comply with ISO 15189 quality standards
- Follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- In the Laboratory Assistant Jobs in the UK, you should maintain accurate, up-to-date laboratory records and documentation
Skills Required for the Medical Laboratory Assistant Role:
- Knowledge of molecular biology techniques (PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, quantification)
- Understanding of genetics and genomics
- Experience handling a range of biological samples
- Computer literacy and data recording skills
- Close attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational, multitasking, and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a regulated laboratory environment
- Customer-focused mindset
Benefits of the Laboratory Assistant Jobs:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Company pension plan
- Life assurance scheme (4× annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
- Health Cash Plan and wellbeing programmes
- Free on-site parking
- Global career opportunities within the Eurofins network
- Long service awards and employee recognition programmes
