Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant Placement

Job description

Company DescriptionWe are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

Job Description

Role: Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant Placement

Job Type: 12 months temporary contract (This role is for undergraduate students, looking for a one year industry placement)

Location: Glasgow

Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday

Salary: £19,747‐£23,132 (salary dependent on minimum wage for age group)

Industry: Life Science

Kick‐start your scientific career with hands‐on experience in a real molecular biology environment. Are you an undergraduate looking for a placement that will genuinely develop your scientific and laboratory skills? Join us for 12 months and become a key part of our Molecular Biology team, supporting real client testing, preparing essential reagents, and learning how a high‐quality GMP/GLP laboratory operates.

What you'll be doing

Maintaining clean, organised, and fully stocked molecular biology laboratories

Preparing key reagents, including primers, probes, HP DNA/RNA, buffers, nuclease‐free water and mastermix

Supporting daily lab operations such as fridge/freezer checks, defrosts, and Virkon preparation

Assisting with documentation, SOP updates, and reagent expiry management

Working safely and accurately within GLP/GMP‐compliant processes

Gaining exposure to PCR workflows, including preparation of positive controls and bioanalytical buffers

Why this placement is valuable

Working inside a regulated, fast‐paced molecular biology laboratory

Developing practical skills relevant to PCR and bioanalytical testing

Understanding the importance of contamination control in pharmaceutical testing

Becoming confident in laboratory organisation, compliance, and quality systems

QualificationsThis placement is ideal for students studying Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, or related degrees.

What you'll bring

A proactive, positive attitude

Strong organisation and attention to detail

Good communication skills

Genuine interest in laboratory work and developing new skills

School‐level Biology or Chemistry (Standard Grades or Higher)

Additional Information

Generous Annual Leave allowance, plus bank holidays

Retailer discounts

Christmas vouchers

Health & wellbeing initiatives

An additional day off for your birthday

Discounted gym membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English