Lab Technician

TN United Kingdom; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global company as a Laboratory Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality through testing and compliance. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to develop valuable skills in a supportive team environment. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for laboratory work, this role could be the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career in the lab. Embrace the chance to work in a fast-paced setting while contributing to the success of your team and the organization.

Qualifications

• Some lab experience is beneficial, but not required.
• Ability to follow technical instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow Quality Lab procedures to test and initiate product quality testing.
• Perform maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Technical Communication

Laboratory Techniques

Education

College or University Studies Involving Lab Work

Job description

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Your new role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will:

1. Follow Quality Lab procedures as defined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and General Work Instructions (GWI's) to test and initiate product quality testing, including the safe handling, disposal, and testing of blood products.
2. Identify appropriate test methods by product type, and execute product testing as required in a safe, compliant, and timely manner.
3. Perform general maintenance, set-up, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
4. Identify compliance risk issues and bring them to the attention of Lab Management as necessary.
5. Input and maintain testing data in a timely and accurate manner, generating reports as required.
6. Contribute to lab documentation and document development.
7. Provide support in technical writing of Lab protocols.

You would cover the 06:00 am – 16:00 pm shift, 37 hours over 4 weekdays.

Manage the retention of product samples through the sampling lifecycle (up to 36 months).

What you'll need to succeed

Although a laboratory background is desirable, it is not necessarily required for consideration. Some lab experience, including college or university studies involving lab work, would be beneficial. Great attention to detail and experience working in a fast-paced environment are also acceptable. You should be able to communicate and accurately convey information both verbally and in writing. The ability to build sound technical knowledge of assigned processes and follow technical instructions is essential. Working effectively in a team setting to contribute to your team and the organization’s success is important.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to work for a global company, where you will earn a competitive rate of £ per hour. You will be paid weekly via Hays as a PAYE worker. The role is a temporary contract initially, with the possibility of extension. You will gain valuable skills to potentially kick-start your lab career as part of a great team.