Laboratory Technician

Steris plc.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions company in the UK seeks a Science Technician to ensure compliance with safety regulations and support laboratory testing services. Responsibilities include liaising with quality representatives, maintaining test equipment, and documenting tests. Ideal candidates should hold a science qualification in Chemistry or Micro‑biology, have 1–3 years of lab experience, and be familiar with ISO 9001. Proficiency in MS Office tools is essential, along with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements pertaining to laboratory operations.
• Preferable experience in the medical device sector.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations comply with the Quality Management System.
• Maintain test equipment and liaise with management.
• Document quality tests comprehensively.
• Conduct sample preparation and analysis.
• Support audit preparation and internal qualifications.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Science qualification in Chemistry or Micro‑biology

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

The Science Technician role ensures compliance with safety regulations, supports the Quality Management System, and performs laboratory testing services for Synergy Health customers.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Quality Representative to ensure that all operations are conducted in accordance with the Quality Management System.
• Maintain test equipment and instrumentation in good order and liaise with laboratory management in meeting the test requirements.
• Carry out specific and general responsibilities in respect of the Quality System.
• Accurately document and maintain comprehensive records of all quality tests conducted.
• Uphold relevant quality standards as set out in controlled laboratory and Quality procedures.
• Perform other related quality duties as assigned.
• Conduct simple and complex sample preparation techniques and analyse samples using a wide range of spectroscopic and other analytical instrumentation.
• Receive consumables and distribute them into the designated areas.
• Support in developing bespoke methodologies to support customer requirements.
• Conduct internal qualifications and support audit preparation.
• Work and document analysis under appropriate accreditation.

Qualifications

• Science qualification in Chemistry or Micro‑biology.
• 1–3 years laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements pertaining to laboratory operations.
• Preferable experience in the medical device sector.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Effective use of MS Word, MS PowerPoint and statistical data analysis using tools such as MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; work team oriented.
• Attention to detail.