Graduate Laboratory Technician

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment seeks a Graduate Laboratory Production Technician to join an established animal healthcare manufacturing team. This hands-on role suits a recent science graduate or someone with production experience who is comfortable working at technician level.

You will carry out manufacturing and packaging operations, follow SOPs, work to GMP and health and safety standards, perform in-process checks and operate production equipment, keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, production or laboratory experience is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Comfortable following regulated procedures and completing documentation.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing and packaging operations in accordance with SOPs.
• Work to GMP, quality, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Complete in-process checks, environmental monitoring and batch documentation.
• Operate production equipment and perform basic maintenance and changeovers.
• Report deviations, safety concerns and mechanical issues promptly.
• Support process improvements and wider departmental projects.
• Maintain accurate records and a safe, organised working environment.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to follow SOPs

Education

Science-related degree preferred

Job description

Graduate Laboratory Production Technician

30 hours per week – rotating shifts

Driving licence required.

We are recruiting a Graduate Laboratory Production Technician to join an established animal healthcare manufacturing team. This hands‑on opportunity would suit either a recent science graduate or someone with production experience who is comfortable working at technician level.

The role:

• Carry out manufacturing and packaging operations in accordance with SOPs.
• Work to GMP, quality, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Complete in-process checks, environmental monitoring and batch documentation.
• Operate production equipment and perform basic maintenance and changeovers.
• Report deviations, safety concerns and mechanical issues promptly.
• Support process improvements and wider departmental projects.
• Maintain accurate records and a safe, organised working environment.

About you:

• A science‑related degree is preferred but not essential.
• Manufacturing, production or laboratory experience would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Comfortable following regulated procedures and completing documentation.
• A proactive and collaborative team player.

The role operates on a rotating three‑week pattern:

• Seven days off
• Thursday–Saturday, 7:30am–6:00pm
• Sunday off

Due to the site’s location and working hours, applicants must have their own transport.