Laboratory Technician

Accord Healthcare; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Accord Healthcare is seeking a meticulous analytical Laboratory Technician to support laboratories with analytical tests across our product range, aligning with GxP & ICH requirements. You will work on HPLC, dissolution, and UV spectrometry, maintaining LIMS entries and documentation for R&D projects.

The role emphasizes accuracy, method development support, and compliance with GMP, GDP, and GLP standards, with ongoing training and development offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Control role and laboratory techniques.
• Clear and concise report writing.
• Understanding of GMP, GDP and GLP requirements.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests across product range (new and existing).
• Support method transfer, validation and development, and cleaning validation.
• Maintain LIMS entries in line with GxP requirements; document laboratory notebooks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Good organisation

Data integrity awareness

Education

GxP awareness

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution

UV spectrometry

LIMS

Job description

We’re seeking a meticulous analytical Laboratory Technician to support the smooth running of our laboratories by performing a range of analytical tests across our product range (new and existing). This team also provides a range of analytical technical services, ranging from method transfer, validation and method development, and cleaning validation, all in-line with company and industry GxP & ICH requirements. You will perform a variety of Laboratory testing to support our R&D projects (e.g. product line extensions or developments) with stability testing and finished product testing, utilising a range of analytical techniques, including HPLC, dissolution and UV spectrometry. To maintain compliance, you’ll regularly complete LIMS system, in-line with GxP requirements to maintain compliance, and where necessary laboratory notebooks and associated documentation.

The person

• Previous experience in a responsible Quality Control role, with experience across a range of laboratory techniques; HPLC, dissolution and UV spectrometry desirable however full training will be given.
• Experience in writing clear and concise reports, attention to detail.
• Good understanding of GMP, GDP and GLP requirements.
• Good IT skills (including Microsoft Office), able to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong organisation skills, able to manage multiple tasks to deadline and maintain a good eye for detail, even in a fast-paced and changeable work environment.
• Following procedures precisely
• Awareness of data integrity requirements (ALCOA+ principles)

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary package (with bonus scheme), pension scheme and offer a range of other benefits to support our team. Not to mention the opportunity to be part of a progressive and expanding business with increasing global reach, and the support of ongoing training and development.