Lab Analyst

Central Employment Agency; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Laboratory Analyst for a prestigious global pharmaceutical company in Northumberland. Candidates should possess a strong science background, ideally with experience in a laboratory. Responsibilities include testing products, managing compliance, and developing new SOPs. The role offers hybrid work options and competitive salaries, with increases promised after 12 weeks. Applicants must have a scientific degree of 2:1 or higher and can demonstrate strong collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Strong science background is essential for the role.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain compliance and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Test products to meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Plan and schedule testing procedures for documentation.
• Develop and implement new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure timely performance of laboratory investigations.
• Support documentation review and improvement.

Skills

Testing and laboratory functions

Time management

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Education

Scientific-related degree (2:1 or higher)

Job description

Central Employment is looking for a Laboratory Analyst with a strong science background for a very reputable, global pharmaceutical company in Northumberland. The ideal candidate will be either a fresh graduate looking to enter a Scientific field or have a period of employment in a Laboratory environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Test product to pre-determined quality standards to meet customer requirements whilst maintaining the highest level of compliance.
• As a critical member of the supply chain, you will be planning and schedule testing procedures to ensure excellent documentation recording.
• Development and implementation of new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to elevate departmental practices and compliance standards
• Ensure laboratory investigations/abnormal occurrences are performed within the time frame required and according to the SOPs and that all corrective actions are completed within the agreed time frame.
• Support the continuous review, improvement, and harmonisation of documentation within the departments.
• Working in a production-driven pressurised environment
• Excellent understanding of testing and laboratory functions
• Good time management and prioritisation
• Scientific-related degree (2:1 or higher)

Personal Attributes

• Positive and helpful nature
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to make good decisions
• Forward-thinking and solution-focused

Guaranteed increase after 12 weeks to £27,000

Remuneration and location

• Glasgow + hybrid // Permanent — Up to £60,000 DOE
• County Durham + hybrid // Permanent — circa £35,000 DOE
• Home based UK/travel to the North East // Permanent — Up to £85,000 DOE + £170K OTE