Laboratory Technician

Ransom Naturals Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Hitchin seeks a full-time Laboratory Technician to support the QC team with daily tasks. Responsibilities include adhering to lab safety regulations, participating in training programs, testing water and effluent, managing lab samples, and performing regular monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate should have a good general education and be organized with attention to detail. No previous experience in GMP is required as full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within quality control in a GMP manufacturing facility is advantageous but not required.
• Educated to a good general standard.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Regulations and lab policies regarding health and safety.
• Participate in training programs and ensure ongoing competence.
• Test site water and effluent using documented procedures.
• Coordinate collection, handling, and storage of lab samples.
• Daily temperature monitoring and reporting.
• Manage purchasing and stock control of lab consumables.
• Participate in H&S audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Good general standard including English, Mathematics and Science

Tools

Gas Chromatography

SAGE or other systems

Job description

Ransom Naturals Limited (RNL) has successfully partnered traditional methods with an innovative approach to new product development since 1846. With a strong ethos to remain a leader in science based natural solutions that improve health and enhance life, the company serves a wide range of international markets and is an important employer in the Hitchin area.

Firmly established in the pharmaceutical sector, RNL was the first UK based herbal related pharmaceutical company to receive the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) accreditation but also produces a wide range of extracts designed to deliver great taste and functionality to food and drinks.

The company was acquired in 2012 by the OBG Group; a privately-owned company based in Liverpool. Today, OBG employs over 300 personnel with a turnover in excess of £80M, generating £10M EBITDA per annum.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Laboratory Technician based on-site in Hitchin. Operating as part of a multi-skilled team, to support the QC team with day to day tasks. Accurate and efficient processing of workload and to perform any other tasks assigned by the QC Manager.

Key Tasks

• Adhering to Regulations and laboratory policies regarding health and safety and to maintain a clean hygienic working environment
• Participate in training program and undergoing further training as required and participating in schemes to ensure on-going competence.
• Testing of site water in line with documented procedures.
• Testing of Effluent using Gas Chromatography (full training provided) and other documented procedures.
• Coordinating the collection, handling and storage of samples received into the laboratory according to documented procedures including booking of samples on LIMS and generating the required documentation.
• Monitoring and sorting retention samples for long term storage on site.
• Participation in 5S and continuous improvement projects.
• Daily temperature monitoring and Reporting in the laboratory.
• Purchasing of lab consumables and reagents in line with monthly budget including stock control within the laboratory. Booking in and correct storage of bought in chemicals.
• Calibration/ maintenance of appropriate Laboratory Equipment.
• Removing expired reagents and placing on order as appropriate.
• Cleaning (where required) and handling of laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Participation in H&S audits.
• General filing.
• Any other duties as defined by the QC manager.

Education and Experience

• Previous experience within quality control in a GMP manufacturing facility is advantageous but is not required.
• Educated to a good general standard including, English, Mathematics and Science.
• Knowledge of COSHH and SAGE or other systems are advantageous but are not essential as full training will be provided.

Personal Characteristics

• Drive, determined, organised and logical thinking.
• Demonstrate good time management and management of customer expectations.
• Ability to work autonomously with good attention to detail.
• Ability to raise issues and suggest solutions

Laboratory Technician • Hitchin, England, United Kingdom