Job Description

Laboratory Assistant - 6 Month FTC
Job ID
255874
Posted
15-Jan-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Facilities Management, Laboratory Services
Location(s)
Southampton - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Purpose:

This role will be part of the account based team and have support, training, access to the UK CBRE Lab services

About the Role

:
Full spectrum Lab Services by CBRE, part of Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), is a leading global provider of Scientific Support Services.

We are recruiting an Laboratory Steward, (for 6 months on a fixed Term Contract); to join the team based in Southampton, who has a passion to drive innovation and optimisation of scientific processes for our client. The successful candidate will join a well-established on-site CBRE team within a large Research and Development client account, whilst also being connected to a global technical community which is part of the full spectrum lab Services Unit within CBRE-GWS.

As a CBRE Lab Steward, you will work with a team responsible for facilitating the program in the Life Sciences sector, in both client facing and internally focused settings.

Responsible for ensuring that the lab services carried out at on site are supported and ensuring requirements are met and documented

Key Accountabilities & Deliverables

Health and Safety - Adherence to Legislative and Company PolicyTo communicate and work effectively with Client End users and CBRE team colleagues. Conform to safety rules and apply good safety practices. Ensure risk and method statements are adhered prior to commencement of any works.

Day to Day tasksLiquid nitrogen tank checking & Dewar Filling, Liquid Nitrogen Freezer checks Bottled Hydrogen, CO2, HE,H &N gas checking Hydrogen generators (check and fill) Encon room - check all units and fill humidifier bottles. Lab consumables (Gloves, Blue roll, towels, safety glasses etc) Waste - (sharps bins, general bins, solvents, glass bins) Waste segregation - solvent decanting etc Waste devices - splitting units up (batteries & E-liquids) Millipore systems - operational checks LN2 tank deliveries Fume hoods basic checks Hosting of contractors for access to labs etc Hazardous waste bin & machine collections/removals 2 weekly restock meeting Eye wash station checks & replenish Lab chemical stock check & replenish Ensuring the safe and sustained supply of gases to the lab area to include but not limited to all special gases and cryogenic liquids. To ensure any works carried out comply with the current Clients quality systems with regards to change control and SOP's. Adhere to agreed Service Level Agreements and support team to exceed Key Performance Indicators Cross train for wider Laboratory support within onsite servicing team Adopt and champion new technologies to improve response and resolution time for cliento

Skills and Experience:

Experience working within a laboratory, or in a Pharmaceutical setting Pharmaceutical / Lab working background Previous experience of working in multidisciplinary customer facing teams PC and Microsoft tools skills Effective communication with flexible approach to work patterns

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values -- respect, integrity, service and excellence -- and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process


CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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