Junior Scientist, Validation & Lab Operations

Danaher Corporation; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, part of Danaher, in Portsmouth, is seeking a laboratory professional to support validation and lab operations. You will review requests, perform tests, record data, and help keep instruments and systems running on site.

Join a team dedicated to life sciences and continuous improvement, contributing to safe, accurate testing and timely results while collaborating with colleagues across functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or equivalent experience providing fundamental theories and concepts.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and measurement methods.
• Strong analytical skills to analyse test results and interpret data.
• Work safely and comply with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Conversant with PC based programmes.

Responsibilities

• Review job requests and safety data to understand testing requirements according to SOPs.
• Perform test work and record data, notifying management of delays or deviations.
• Review timelines and coordinate with laboratory management and project manager where necessary.
• Operate, understand and troubleshoot laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
• Maintain understanding of laboratory systems (purchasing, calibration, materials inventory).

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Health & safety

PC skills

Education

Science degree

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Cytiva, part of Danaher, in Portsmouth, is seeking a laboratory professional to support validation and lab operations. You will review requests, perform tests, record data, and help keep instruments and systems running on site.

Join a team dedicated to life sciences and continuous improvement, contributing to safe, accurate testing and timely results while collaborating with colleagues across functions.