Laboratory Analyst 2

Smith & Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Job summary

Smith & Nephew, located in Hull and East Yorkshire, is seeking a Laboratory Analyst 2 to join their team. The role will involve high standards of quality assurance testing across medical products and devices, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Successful candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in QA and hold a science-based degree. The position includes mentoring analysts and fostering relationships with stakeholders while implementing new analytical technologies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience within QA.
• Proven ability to identify trends through data analysis.
• Strong experience in performing laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of Occupational Health & Safety.
• Perform testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Review and report test data ensuring compliance.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Science-based degree

BTEC or equivalent in science

Job description

Job Overview

Laboratory Analyst 2 will work within a team responsible for all aspects of the QA testing, including development, stability, complaints, and regulatory compliance of Medical Products and Devices. The role contributes to the smooth running of the business and ensures that standards of customer care are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of Occupational Health & Safety in line with company policies and procedures.
• Deputise for the Laboratory Supervisor when required, maintaining laboratory service levels.
• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using approved methods and protocols.
• Conduct analytical testing using techniques such as ICP, GC, IR, UV‑Vis, TOC, and other chemical methods.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Review, interpret, approve, and report test data, ensuring compliance with specifications and trends.
• Support investigations of out‑of‑specification (OOS) or out‑of‑trend (OOT) results.
• Provide technical expertise on testing methodologies and assess the impact of potential failures.
• Prioritise workload effectively to meet agreed lead times and deadlines.
• Assist in managing the QA Stability System and ensure compliance with stability protocols.
• Lead method validation, equipment validation, and change control activities within the laboratory.
• Ensure all equipment is available, calibrated, and compliant with laboratory schedules and systems.
• Train and mentor laboratory analysts to ensure consistent, compliant ways of working.
• Ensure all laboratory activities follow safety requirements and risk assessment controls.
• Own, review, and update SOPs, work instructions, and test methods in line with document control requirements.
• Produce technical and scientific reports for complex and non‑standard laboratory work.
• Manage workload effectively within defined timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
• Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience within QA, usually with a BTEC or equivalent in science.
• A science‑based degree.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to identify trends and apply root‑cause and continuous improvement methodologies to drive meaningful change.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.

Benefits

• Generous annual bonus and pension scheme.
• Save As You Earn share options.
• Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours.
• Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and more.
• Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).
• Hands‑on, team‑customised training and mentorship.
• Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and many other employee discounts.