Laboratory Technician

Bespak; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in King's Lynn is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will perform physical tests and generate data to support ongoing product development, adhering to cGMP standards. The role requires strong attention to detail and prior laboratory experience. A generous benefits package includes 28 days leave plus bank holidays, and an 8% employer pension contribution. Flexibility in working hours is offered. Competitive salary of £27,423.

Benefits

28 days leave plus bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Onsite parking

Medical / dental / health / life assurance

Qualifications

• GCSE A to C or equivalent in Maths or Science required.
• Previous laboratory experience essential.
• Familiarity with GMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical tests on products and components.
• Operate specialist laboratory equipment.
• Document accurate data to cGMP standards.
• Follow approved laboratory procedures.
• Report out-of-specification results.
• Uphold health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

GCSE A to C or equivalent in Maths or Science

Previous experience in a laboratory environment

Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Strong IT literacy, including MS Office

Ability to follow instructions meticulously

Proactive, 'can-do' attitude

Education

GCSE A to C or equivalent in Maths or Science

Job description

About The Role

Bespak are looking for a Laboratory Technician for the Kings Lynn site, PE30 2JJ. The salary for this 12 month fixed term contract is £27,423k. Our generous benefits package includes 28 days leave plus bank holidays, 8% company pension contribution to employees 3%, onsite parking and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

This is initially a 12 month fixed term contract, but there is the potential for this to be extended.

Working Pattern –Mon to Fri – 8am to 4:30pm – There could be some flexibility on these times, within the needs of the business.

As a Laboratory Technician in our Analytical Services Laboratory, you will play a key role in performing a range of physical tests of Bespak’s products, generating data that shall directly support ongoing product development. Your main responsibility will be to conduct testing on incoming goods, components, and final products, operating specialist equipment to generate accurate data to cGMP standards. You will ensure the integrity of all data by following approved procedures and highlighting any unusual observations to a senior team member. Working within the Quality Management System, you will help maintain a culture that prioritises health, safety, and product quality. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring our products meet all required specifications and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performing physical testing on products and their components. Examples include:
  • Force testing
  • Shot weight testing
  • Particulate measurement
• Operating specialist laboratory equipment and associated analysis software.
• Generating and documenting accurate data to cGMP standards.
• Following approved laboratory procedures and quality management systems.
• Reporting any out-of-specification results to senior staff.
• Upholding the highest health, safety, and quality standards.

Preferred key skills and experience

• A GCSE A to C or equivalent in Maths or Science.
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Strong IT literacy, including the MS Office suite.
• Ability to meticulously follow written and verbal instructions.
• A proactive, 'can-do' attitude with great initiative.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays | 8% employer contribution added to employee’s 3% | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will service | Active well-being programme | Employee Retail Discount Platform | Recognition awards | Free Parking

We are a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medications, including medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves.

King’s Lynn is a market town steeped in history with an hourly direct rail link to Cambridge (1 hour) and London (2 hours). The location is close to the beautiful Norfolk coastline and is an hour’s drive to the cities of Norwich and Peterborough. The population is nearly 43,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, a shopping centre, restaurants, 9 junior schools 3 high schools, 5 GP practices, a hospital and College.

As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative aim to be accredited to SBTI which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.

Our core values are Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that is what makes our company a great place to work.

We are proud to be a disability positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

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