Diagnostic Lab Technician: Quality & Impact

Zoetis; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to support day-to-day diagnostic activities, ensuring high-quality testing and timely turnaround times. The role involves handling specimens, maintaining equipment, and following SOPs and regulatory requirements for safe, accurate results.

You will contribute to data handling using LIMS and MS Office tools, participate in training, and support senior staff to uphold the highest standards of laboratory practice and QA procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting with adherence to SOPs and safety procedures.
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements in the lab.
• Ability to maintain housekeeping and perform waste management.
• Proficiency with LIMS and MS Office tools for data handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine investigations and participate in daily scientific activities.
• Manage specimen receipt, storage, allocation, and disposal; resolve issues.
• Input, retrieve and analyze data; seek guidance from seniors as needed.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of work areas; prepare reagents following SOPs.
• Perform general lab duties such as temperature checks and routine tasks.
• Ensure timely reporting of results within defined turnaround times.
• Utilise LIMS and other software per approved protocols.
• Engage in training/CPD and support junior staff as appropriate.

Skills

Safe laboratory work

Quality procedures

COSHH & safety

Housekeeping & equipment care

Good Laboratory Practices

CPD/training willingness

Data handling & LIMS usage

Communication

Teamwork and supervision

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Zoetis is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to support day-to-day diagnostic activities, ensuring high-quality testing and timely turnaround times. The role involves handling specimens, maintaining equipment, and following SOPs and regulatory requirements for safe, accurate results.

You will contribute to data handling using LIMS and MS Office tools, participate in training, and support senior staff to uphold the highest standards of laboratory practice and QA procedures.