Lab Technician

Vrieservice; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Lab Technician to enhance their Quality Control division. This role offers an exciting chance to engage in critical quality control testing and animal husbandry duties while ensuring compliance with GMP and relevant regulations. As part of a dynamic team, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in a high-flow laboratory environment, contributing to vital processes that uphold the highest standards in quality assurance. If you are passionate about animal welfare and laboratory science, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP compliance and the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
• Experience in animal husbandry and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry and conduct regulated procedures.
• Assist with QC testing for vaccines and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Animal husbandry

GMP compliance

Data recording and reporting

Clinical assessments

Problem-solving

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in English, Mathematics, and Science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Microscopes

Job description

Lab Technician - Quality Control

Location: Milton Keynes
Contract: 6-month contract
Pay: £14.29 - £24.29 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Lab Technician to join the Quality Control division. This role involves supporting animal husbandry duties, regulated procedures, and quality control testing in compliance with GMP, relevant pharmacopoeia requirements, and the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine animal husbandry, including feeding, cleaning, and clinical assessments.
• Conduct regulated procedures as licensed under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
• Assist with QC testing for vaccines and antigens in compliance with SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Record and report data following GMP and Home Office regulations.
• Maintain safety practices and complete COSHH assessments.
• Participate in a rota for evening, weekend, and holiday overtime.
• Escalate issues with facilities to the Team Leader or SES Manager.

Essential Requirements:

• GCSEs or equivalent in English, Mathematics, and Science.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance and the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
• Experience in animal husbandry.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• Personal Home Office License and experience with small animal procedures.
• Familiarity with microscopes and the ability to identify deviations in the Quality Management System.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a high-flow laboratory environment and contribute to critical quality control processes.

Apply today to join this dynamic team!