Scientific Facilities Assistant Placement

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

Health & Nutrition Life Science- SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market

• Role: Undergraduate Facilities Assistant 
• Job Type: 12‑month Industrial Placement (This role is for undergraduate students, looking for a one year industry placement) 
• Location: Glasgow 
• Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday 
• Salary: £19,747- £23,132 (salary dependent on minimum wage for age group) 
• Industry: Life Science 
• Start Date: Summer 2026 (flexible around academic commitments)

Are you looking to gain hands‑on industry experience during your placement year?

As an Undergraduate Facilities Assistant, you will help ensure our Glasgow site remains compliant, well‑maintained and fully operational. Working alongside the Facilities Manager and wider team, you will support day‑to‑day facility tasks, assist with essential maintenance, and help uphold the high standards required within a GMP/GLP-regulated laboratory environment.

This role offers broad exposure across facilities management, quality systems, contractor coordination, and health & safety—ideal for students interested in engineering, facilities, science, technical operations, or related fields.

Key Responsibilities

You will be trained to support a wide range of activities, including:

Facilities & Maintenance Support

• Assist with basic electrical, plumbing and joinery tasks within your competence level.
• Support sub‑contractor engineers during planned or reactive maintenance visits and log activity in the equipment database.
• Identify and report repairs or issues to the Facilities Manager.

Laboratory & Site Compliance

• Carry out temperature and air pressure checks in laboratory areas.
• Change gas cylinders and complete related safety tasks.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, sink sanitisation and cleaning activities to SOP standards.

Stock, Stores & Materials Management

• Manage material receipts and maintain accurate records using our materials management system.
• Perform stock control within main and satellite stores to ensure availability of essential items.

Quality & Safety

• Work in accordance with GMP/GLP guidelines and company quality policies.
• Assist with SOP reviews, departmental checks and CAPA-related actions.
• Participate in fire detection testing and record all activities accurately.
• Always adopt safe working practices and uphold SGS’s Code of Integrity, Equality and Diversity

What We’re Looking For

• Currently studying an undergraduate degree and seeking a 12‑month placement
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to undertake training and learn new practical skills
• A proactive, reliable and safety‑focused approach

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Generous Annual Leave allowance, plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.