Actionus

Cambridgeshire

Laboratory Science jobs in Cambridge.

Laboratory teams across analytical, QC, R&D and diagnostics settings need scientists and technicians who can work to GLP, GMP and UKAS standards from day one. Actionus supplies laboratory staff for shift, contract and permanent roles across industry and research.

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What the Cambridge market looks like.

The Cambridge Biomedical Campus concentrates tertiary, cardiothoracic and research-linked services in one location, which shapes the type of specialist cover requested. Wider Cambridgeshire is rural, so Peterborough, Huntingdon and Ely assignments usually assume car travel.

Major employers in Cambridgeshire

  • —Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
  • —North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Peterborough · Huntingdon · Ely · Newmarket · Bury St Edmunds · Bedford

Typical settings

  • Analytical and QC laboratories
  • Research and development laboratories
  • Diagnostics providers
  • Academic and institute laboratories

Common specialities

  • Analytical chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular biology
  • Cell culture
  • Quality control
  • Method validation

Questions

Laboratory Science work in Cambridge, answered.

What laboratory science jobs are available in Cambridge?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent laboratory science roles across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area, including analytical and qc laboratories, research and development laboratories, diagnostics providers. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire laboratory scientists and technicians in Cambridge?
Actionus works with life sciences employers across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring laboratory scientists and technicians.
What registration do I need to work as a laboratory science professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Cambridge?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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