Laboratory Assistant

Cara Technology -
Leatherhead

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Job details

Full-time
£23,000 - £26,500 a year
8 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension
Company events
Flexible schedule
Bereavement leave
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microbiology
Laboratory housekeeping
Laboratory experience
No experience needed
Laboratory consumables stocking

Full job description

Laboratory Assistant — Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £23,000 – £26,500, depending on age/experience (full training provided)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week, Monday–Friday

Location: On-site, Leatherhead

Reporting to: Senior Microbiologist

Start: ASAP

Cara Technology holds the largest collection of brewing yeast in the world — 850 strains, built up over almost 130 years, trusted by breweries globally since 1881. We're expanding our microbiology team to keep pace with new projects and increasing demand — this is a new role, not a replacement.

This is a genuine entry point into laboratory science: no experience needed, full training given, and a real path into learning yeast microbiology from one of the world leaders in the field. You'll join a small, tight-knit team where you'll be trained directly by experienced microbiologists — not lost in a big department. Ideal for a school leaver or anyone with an interest in science or brewing looking to start a career, not just take a job.

What you'll do

Prepare culture media and lab reagents following SOPs

Log incoming samples accurately on our systems

Monitor and maintain lab stock levels

Wash, sterilise, and organise glassware and equipment

Keep the lab clean, organised, and hygienic

Maintain lab records and quality documentation

Over time, train in yeast microbiology techniques and workflows

What we're looking for

Tidy, methodical, and detail-focused

Eager to learn, practical and hands-on

Good team player and communicator

Comfortable following hygiene and safety protocols

Nice to have (not essential)

Further education in a scientific discipline

Previous lab experience, especially microbiology

Confidence with Excel (training available)

Interest in beer or brewing

What you'll get

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Enhanced sick, parental, and bereavement leave

Flexible working hours where possible

On-site parking

Company events and socials

Structured training and development

No lab experience? No problem — if you're keen to learn and have a practical mindset, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for an ASAP start.

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Laboratory Assistant — Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £23,000 – £26,500, depending on age/experience (full training provided)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week, Monday–Friday

Location: On-site, Leatherhead

Reporting to: Senior Microbiologist

Start: ASAP

Cara Technology holds the largest collection of brewing yeast in the world — 850 strains, built up over almost 130 years, trusted by breweries globally since 1881. We're expanding our microbiology team to keep pace with new projects and increasing demand — this is a new role, not a replacement.

What you'll do

What we're looking for

Nice to have (not essential)

What you'll get

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