Laboratory Technician

Avantor; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to support laboratory activities in Macclesfield, UK. The role includes routine maintenance and compliance with GMP standards. Candidates from varied backgrounds are welcome, though a scientific background is advantageous. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses and healthcare.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Private medical and dental care

Extra day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English & maths required; desirable in science subjects.
• Understanding of customer-facing service roles is advantageous.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory support tasks including equipment checks and reagent preparation.
• Manage laboratory supplies ensuring proper documentation.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety laboratory operations

Strong IT proficiency

Excellent time-management skills

Education

GCSEs in English & maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CISPro

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a motivated and proactive Laboratory Technician to join our laboratory-based team in Macclesfield UK. In this role you will take ownership of laboratory support activities in compliance with GMP standards including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation and supply management.

A scientific background or experience is not essential but would be an advantage for this role. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are looking to transition into a scientific environment.

This is a full-time permanent position based at our customers site in addition to a competitive salary. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a bonus scheme, pension plan, private medical and dental care, and even an extra day off on your birthday.

Site location: Charter Way Silk Road Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NA

The Team

You will be part of a wider team of 15 associates with 9 in your direct team and 6 in a partnering team located in the same building on campus. Both teams are close-knit and often share breaks and lunches together. The team is dedicated to providing operational support to laboratories on-site.

You’ll be part of our Lab and Production Services department, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide, helping to advance research and development in the Life Sciences industry.

Qualifications

• Education: GCSEs in English & maths are required and desirable in science subjects; will be considered an advantage.
• Experience: Knowledge of Health & Safety laboratory operations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is advantageous.
• Understanding and experience of customer-facing service including roles in hospitality, retail or warehouse settings; awareness of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Strong IT proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and inventory/tracking systems.
• Excellent time‑management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory support tasks including equipment checks, reagent preparation and general housekeeping in compliance with GMP and Health & Safety standards.
• Manage laboratory supplies using systems like Kanban and CISPro, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Laundry management duties: distributing clean lab coats and ordering new ones as required.
• Daily use of the Kanban system to maintain the supply of laboratory chemicals, solvents, plates purchased media and consumables across multiple labs.
• Prepare and label buffers, media and reagents using electronic lab notebooks, ensuring accurate batch records and traceability.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle; it enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. These outcomes create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions sets science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment / affirmative action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.