Laboratory Operations Technician

Cypartners; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing life sciences manufacturer in North East England is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support laboratory production and quality control activities. Candidates should ideally have a degree in a related scientific field or equivalent lab experience. Attention to detail, teamwork, and IT skills are essential. The position offers flexible hours, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for career development as the company expands.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution

Annual bonus linked to company performance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a related scientific discipline.
• High attention to detail and a right-first-time mindset.
• Comfortable following procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Confident using basic IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Laboratory based production and manufacturing activities.
• Product labelling and preparation.
• Incoming quality control of reagents and consumables.
• Accurate completion of documentation in line with ISO standard procedures.
• Collaboration with colleagues across production, quality and technical teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Degree in a related scientific discipline

Job description

Laboratory Operations Technician

Life Sciences | Regulated laboratory production environment

Permanent | Full-time | North East England (site-based)

CY Partners is working exclusively with a growing life sciences manufacturer operating in a highly regulated laboratory environment. This is an opportunity for someone looking to commence their career in a regulated laboratory production environment, with full training provided and clear development potential.

This role would suit a hands‑on, detail‑focused individual who values doing things properly, working to defined processes and contributing as part of a close‑knit team.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a range of laboratory production and quality‑related activities, supporting the manufacture and preparation of specialist biological products. Work is carried out in line with a robust Quality Management System and precision is critical.

Key responsibilities include:

• Laboratory based production and manufacturing activities
• Product labelling and preparation
• Hands on laboratory preparation work requiring high levels of accuracy and consistency (training provided)
• Incoming quality control of reagents and consumables
• General laboratory duties including stock management and equipment checks
• Accurate completion of documentation in line with ISO standard procedures
• Collaboration with colleagues across production, quality and technical teams
• All work is performed in accordance with ISO 13485 principles and internal health & safety policies.

About You

• Degree qualified in a related scientific discipline or similar level experience working in a laboratory or production environment
• High attention to detail and a right‑first‑time mindset
• Comfortable following procedures and maintaining accurate records
• Confident using basic IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• A positive, team‑oriented attitude

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working to ISO or GMP‑style standards
• Background in regulated manufacturing or laboratory production
• Full training will be provided, so candidates with the right fundamentals and attitude are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Pattern & Package

• Permanent position (Monday–Friday)
• Onsite working with flexible hours and core availability during the day
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with a Christmas closure period)
• Employer pension contribution
• Annual bonus linked to company performance

Why This Role - This is a chance to join a business on a growth trajectory, where technicians are not just a number and progression opportunities emerge as the operation expands.

To apply or discuss confidentially, contact CY Partners.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK.