Laboratory Technician

Yorktown Education; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chromatography is looking for a Laboratory Technician at their Reading site. The successful candidate will be responsible for synthesizing bonded silica parts and conducting thorough testing following strict safety protocols. This role requires a chemistry-based degree, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience performing chemical reactions and/or HPLC in an industrial setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducting synthesis reactions to bond various stationary phases onto different media.
• Assembling chromatography columns and performing tests.
• Utilizing safety and quality systems to enhance productivity.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Chemistry-based degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

HPLC

Excel

Word

OpenLab

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity

Laboratory Technician - Avantor, Reading (Permanent, Full-Time)

Avantor is seeking a dedicatedLaboratory Technician, named a "Bonding Materials Scientist"to join our team on apermanent, full-time basisat ourReading site.

About The Role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible forBonded Silica batch production & testing, which includes:

• Conducting synthesis reactions to bond various stationary phases onto different media - a process that can take up to 8 days.
• Assembling chromatography columns, performing tests, and reporting results and observations to the Manager for batch approval.
• Utilizing safety and quality systems to enhance productivity, efficiency, and batch pass rates.
  
  

The Team

You'll be part of a close-knit team of three, working in a collaborative environment, where a Professor of Silica Science at the Open University works under the same manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team with over30 years of expertisein chromatography. Our Reading site is a market leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of high-quality chromatography products, serving both UK and international markets.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A chemistry-based degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• High attention to detail.
• A punctual, efficient, and collaborative team player.
  
  

Desirable (training Will Be Provided)

• Experience performing chemical reactions and/or HPLC in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with HPLC/UHPLC systems and associated CDS (e.g., OpenLab).
• Experience in manufacturing HPLC columns.
  
  

How You'll Thrive and Make an Impact

• Support the manufacture of silica batches through chemical reactions ('Silica Bonding') and related tasks.
• Apply filtration and distillation techniques to silica slurries.
• Screen produced materials, complete report templates, and document observations.
• Use systems such as SAP, Excel, OpenLab, and ChromPerfect.
• Follow ETQ-based quality systems, SOPs, and standard working practices.
• Participate in investigations of non-conformities and CAPAs when required.
• Always adhere strictly to health and safety protocols and report any concerns immediately.
• Involvement in departmental R&D projects, and scaling up of production materials as well as New Product Introductions.
  
  

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?

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