Job Description Summary

Join a team dedicated to advancing healthcare through precision, safety, and innovation. As a Laboratory Assistant in our Microbiology department, you will play a key role in supporting essential testing and monitoring processes that ensure the quality and safety of our products and environments. This is a hands-on role in a regulated laboratory setting, ideal for someone who values structure, detail, and purpose in their work.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2025 in United Kingdom, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment.

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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In our Quality team, we collaborate on a large scale, focusing on making sure everything is correct, effective and efficient to bring the highest-quality and most competitive products and services to our customers and their patients.

About the role

As Laboratory Assistant you willjoin a team dedicated to advancing healthcare through precision, safety, and innovation. As a Laboratory Assistant in our Microbiology department, you will play a key role in supporting essential testing and monitoring processes that ensure the quality and safety of our products and environments. This is a hands-on role in a regulated laboratory setting, ideal for someone who values structure, detail, and purpose in their work.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the microbiology laboratory and Sterility Suites
• Prepare and sterilise microbiological growth media using autoclaves
• Wash, prepare, and manage laboratory glassware and waste disposal in line with safety protocols
• Support environmental monitoring by preparing equipment and media
• Document all work accurately using controlled documentation systems
• Prepare and supply sterile lubricants and components for production use
• Dispense and manage production provisions, including removal of expired items
• Assist with investigations related to processes, products, or non-conformances

About you

• GCSEs in relevant subjects
• Experience in a scientific laboratory or familiarity with manufacturing environments is desirable
• Comfortable working in a regulated environment with strict safety and quality standards
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures
• Confident using basic computer systems and documentation tools
• Motivated to contribute to a team focused on healthcare quality and innovation

Salary range for the role (PART TIME):£14.299 + benefits

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At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

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GB-PLY PT Staff (United Kingdom)

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. 

The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is determined by their experience, education, and skills, as well as the labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location.

Salary Range Information

£22,400.00 - £33,600.00 GBP Annual