Graduate Laboratory Technician

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Laboratory Production Technician in Newbury. The role is 30 hours per week with rotating shifts and requires a driving licence.

The salary starts at £22k and rises to £23k after 6 months, with preference for recent science graduates or those with production experience. The position involves manufacturing and packaging operations, GMP compliance, and maintaining accurate batch documentation.

Qualifications

• Recent science graduate or production/lab experience desired.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach.
• Comfortable following SOPs and completing documentation.
• Proactive, collaborative team player with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing and packaging operations per SOPs.
• Work to GMP, quality, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Complete in-process checks, environmental monitoring and batch documentation.
• Operate production equipment and carry out basic maintenance/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.

Education

Science degree preferred

Job description

Graduate Laboratory Production Technician

£22k rising to £23k after 6 months.

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.