Laboratory Technician

New Appointments Group Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Folkestone is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a temporary ongoing role. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality control, particularly within a fast-paced FMCG environment, and knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 standards. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory notebooks, supporting the validation of analytical methods, and collaborating with R&D on product testing. This role offers an hourly rate of £14.15 for 36 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control, ideally in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 is highly advantageous.
• Confidence in working independently in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks.
• Complete daily tasks assigned by the QC Shift Supervisor.
• Support validation of new analytical methods.
• Report out-of-specification results.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product testing.
• Assist in reviewing laboratory procedures.

Skills

Quality control experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in analytical science

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Temporary Ongoing Role

Location: Folkestone
Hourly Rate: £14.15 per hour
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

Join an innovative and thriving manufacturing company in Folkestone as a Laboratory Technician. In this temporary ongoing role, you will play a key part in maintaining high-quality standards by carrying out testing on raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods in line with GMP requirements and internal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date laboratory notebooks
• Work independently to complete daily tasks assigned by the QC Shift Supervisor
• Support the validation and verification of new analytical methods within the QC laboratory
• Report any out-of-specification results and participate in root-cause investigations
• Uphold 5S standards and ensure audit readiness, reporting any non-conformance
• Collaborate with R&D/Technical Services on testing for new product introductions and existing product support
• Maintain and update the retain sample programme
• Carry out a range of laboratory testing to required standards
• Assist in reviewing and updating laboratory procedures and test methods within set timeframes to ensure ongoing compliance

Qualifications

You will bring experience in quality control, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 is highly advantageous. A qualification in analytical science is desirable. You should be confident working independently in a laboratory setting, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

EEO and Notice

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.