Lab Technician, Product Development – GMP & Training

Alivedx; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Additional annual leave

Cycle to work

Technology

Experience days

Marketplace discounts

Job summary

AliveDx in Edinburgh is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Alba team for a full-time, permanent role. You will prepare reagents, perform sample prep, maintain lab cleanliness and traceability, manage stock and orders, and support cross-team projects.

We offer a dynamic environment with intrapreneurial mindset, private medical cover and other benefits. Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all qualified backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Three Higher qualifications including one in a Science subject and Maths or English.
• Knowledge of and experience with core IT packages i.e., MS Office.
• Understanding of basic laboratory procedures and best practices.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills, ensuring full traceability of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents and buffer formulations as requested, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Perform sample preparation as required, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness, including regular cleaning of labware and equipment.
• Maintain and follow maintenance/cleaning schedules for laboratory equipment and workspaces.
• Monitor and manage internal stocks of reagents, chemicals and consumables, highlighting low stock levels and upcoming expirations.
• Ensure stock inventories are kept up to date and accurately recorded.
• Place internal orders and track receipt of goods, ensuring smooth stock replenishment.
• Support team with project activities.
• Train new staff in general laboratory procedures ensuring consistency and efficiency in task execution.
• Offer guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced staff.
• Work collaboratively across teams, demonstrating reliability, a positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork.
• Maintain full traceability of maintenance and cleaning activities, ensuring adherence to Good Documentation Practice.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Actively participate in continuous training and team meetings, contributing constructively and sharing ideas.

Skills

Lab procedures

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Three Higher qualifications including one in a Science subject and Maths or English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AliveDx in Edinburgh is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Alba team for a full-time, permanent role. You will prepare reagents, perform sample prep, maintain lab cleanliness and traceability, manage stock and orders, and support cross-team projects.

We offer a dynamic environment with intrapreneurial mindset, private medical cover and other benefits. Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all qualified backgrounds.