Facilities & Laboratory Co-ordinator
Location: Oxford
Salary: £29,000 – £33,000
Overview
We’re supporting a growing organisation within a laboratory and scientific environment to find a proactive and organised Facilities & Laboratory Co-ordinator. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of laboratory operations, from managing deliveries and stock to supporting facilities and coordinating contractor visits.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards across operational and facilities processes.
The Role
As a Facilities & Laboratory Co-ordinator, you’ll be central to maintaining an efficient and well-organised workplace. You’ll work closely with scientific and operational teams, ensuring materials, systems, and environments are consistently managed to support ongoing work.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage incoming deliveries, checking goods against orders and recording stock accurately
- Maintain stock levels, carry out regular stock checks, and support full stocktakes
- Ensure storage areas are organised, safe, and secure, reporting any issues promptly
- Support laboratory systems (e.g. temperature monitoring, gases, liquid nitrogen)
- Coordinate contractor visits and support planned maintenance activities
- Assist with waste management processes, including recycling and specialist disposal
- Respond to internal queries regarding stock availability and deliveries
- Provide day-to-day support across laboratory operations
- Troubleshoot operational issues and support continuous improvement
- Assist with office and facilities management tasks
About You
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt to change
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel (experience with ordering systems is beneficial)
- Clear communication and numeracy skills
- Previous experience in goods-in, stores, or operational environments is advantageous
- Willingness to undertake manual handling tasks where required
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £29,000 – £33,000
- Location: Oxford
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative scientific environment
- Full training provided on internal systems
- Varied role with opportunities to develop operational and facilities expertise
Apply Now
If you’re looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real impact within a laboratory setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.