Lab Technician

Adecco; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regulated environment

Training opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Production Laboratory Technician for our East Grinstead site. The role operates in a regulated laboratory and manufacturing environment, manufacturing antimicrobial testing plates and aseptic products.

You will follow SOPs, work within GLP/GMP guidelines, and maintain accurate records. Weekend shifts and 9.25-hour days are possible within a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• A-level or equivalent in science required.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/high-throughput environments.
• Ability to follow SOPs and health & safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of antimicrobial solutions in accordance with SOPs and production documentation, including weighing, dissolving, and dilution activities.
• Set up and monitor production dispensing pumps to ensure quality and timely production output.
• Manufacture ancillary solutions including media, buffers, and excipients.
• Perform compliance checks on laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including pipettes, balances, and extractors.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and equipment.
• Wash, clean, and autoclave laboratory equipment, pumps, and glassware.
• Use computer systems and software packages to process information and maintain records.
• Complete documentation accurately and maintain compliance with company procedures.
• Undertake additional duties within the scope of the role as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Laboratory experience

Education

A-level qualification or equivalent in a scientific subject

Job description

Production Laboratory Technician - East Grinstead

Working Hours

Shift work between 06:30am and 18:30pm, 9.25 hours per day

Weekend work included

Pay Rate: £15.84 per hour

Position Summary

The Production Laboratory Technician will work within the production laboratory and aseptic dispensing room to manufacture antimicrobial susceptibility testing plates. The role requires strict adherence to Health & Safety, Quality, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of antimicrobial solutions in accordance with SOPs and production documentation, including weighing, dissolving, and dilution activities.
• Set up and monitor production dispensing pumps to ensure quality and timely production output.
• Manufacture ancillary solutions including media, buffers, and excipients.
• Perform compliance checks on laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including pipettes, balances, and extractors.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and equipment.
• Wash, clean, and autoclave laboratory equipment, pumps, and glassware.
• Use computer systems and software packages to process information and maintain records.
• Complete documentation accurately and maintain compliance with company procedures.
• Undertake additional duties within the scope of the role as required.

Candidate Requirements

• A-level qualification or equivalent in a scientific subject.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, production, or high-throughput environment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and health & safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a regulated laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative and quality-focused team.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with scientific, laboratory, manufacturing, or production experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, following detailed procedures and contributing to the manufacture of specialist laboratory products.

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