Laboratory Technician

Godwin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Godwin Recruitment seeks a Laboratory Technician for a progressive medical devices manufacturer’s Scientific Research Department in Birmingham. You will run the daily lab operations to ensure safety and efficiency, supporting calibration and routine checks.

In this role you will manage Q-Pulse document control, keep records of equipment calibration and risk assessments, and stay updated on scientific advances.

Qualifications

• Degree in science or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience with analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety in a lab environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Track equipment calibration and maintenance, ensuring calibration prior to use.
• Assist other laboratory users to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Perform routine equipment checks for good working order.
• Oversee document control on Q-Pulse and notify team when reviews are due.
• Maintain records of equipment calibration, material data sheets, lab SOPs, chemicals, PPE and risk assessments.
• Lead and write risk assessments for new/modified equipment.
• Order laboratory equipment and chemicals.
• Maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge of developments.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Q-Pulse

Calibration tools

Job description

A brand-new opportunity to join a progressive International Manufacturer of Medical Devices.

The Company

A unique organisation with a longstanding history in the manufacture and distribution of innovative medical products. A highly consumer led company who create and continually develop the most advanced products to enhance people’s lives. The business provides employees with genuine opportunity for continued professional development and excellent employee benefits.

The role

Based at the company’s Scientific Research Department, reporting into the Materials Technology and Research Manager, the role of Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the daily running of the research laboratory to ensure the laboratory functions safely and effectively, whilst adhering to the required industry standards.

Key responsibilities of the laboratory technician will include –

• Track equipment calibration and maintenance, organising service visits as required to ensure the equipment is compliant and in calibration prior to use.
• Assisting other laboratory users to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Perform routine equipment checks to ensure in good working order.
• Oversee document control on Q-pulse, notifying the scientific research team when documents are up for review.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and how it is used to create data.
• Maintain records of equipment calibration, material data sheets, laboratory SOP’s, chemical stock, PPE and risk assessments within the laboratory.
• Lead and write risk assessments for new and modified equipment.
• Order laboratory equipment and chemicals.
• Maintain up to date scientific knowledge of relevant scientific and technical developments.

About you

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Skilled in analytical techniques.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in a laboratory environment.
• Able to work on own initiative, able to plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Work to a high standard with high attention to detail.
• Bring excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• The ability to critically evaluate and troubleshoot problems that arise.
• Be able to multi-task and manage projects effectively
• Excellent IT and administrative skills.

Thank you for your interest. We will assess your application and we will contact you if we are able to progress with considering you for the vacancy. Please note that due to the high number of applications we can receive, we are not always able to respond to each applicant individually.

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