Laboratory Technician

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Laboratory Technician in a leading firm specializing in high-performance biomaterials for medical devices. You will play a vital role in ensuring product quality through rigorous Quality Control testing and compliance with industry standards. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support innovative solutions in the medical field. Join a passionate team committed to enhancing patient outcomes and sustainability, while enjoying a competitive salary and attractive benefits package that includes private healthcare and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

29 Days Holiday

Generous Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or quality control environment is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory methods and processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Control testing and maintain laboratory standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and manage training.

Skills

Quality Control Testing

Data Interpretation

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency (Microsoft Excel)

Education

Higher-level vocational qualification in Science

Degree in Science, Materials, or Biomedical

Job description

Laboratory Technician, Thornton-Cleveleys

Client:

Victrex

Location:

Thornton-Cleveleys, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c9f015fd159b

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.04.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our Invibio team.

More about the role

As Laboratory Technician working in an accredited laboratory, you will be responsible for delivering Quality Control testing and activities to required standards. You will prepare and maintain laboratory areas and equipment to required standards ensuring ongoing testing readiness.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager you will undertake Quality Control testing and reporting to required standards and schedules, whilst identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting wider continuous improvement activities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure accurate recording and statistical interpretation of Quality data to assure integrity of product quality data.
• Identify, characterize, and control non-conforming materials/work to ensure effective management of product quality.
• Manage day-to-day problem-solving within own remit and report all errors, failures, and findings to the appropriate level of the business, preventing harm, damage, or rejects from occurring.
• Support the introduction and validation of new assets in line with all adopted procedures, protocols, and standards.
• Ensure accuracy of analytical data through calibration of instruments and preparation of standards to defined schedules and requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support wider continuous improvement activities for improved departmental performance and output.
• Provide support for internal, customer, and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with adopted standards and procedures.
• Work within all adopted industry standards and documentation at all times, manage own training, and address actions in a timely manner to ensure compliance is maintained.
• Support maintenance of compliance and continuous improvement of the Laboratory accreditation.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment and consumables to enable delivery of an effective analytical service.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring company SHE processes are adhered to.

Experience:

• Previous industrial experience in a Laboratory or Quality Control environment or within a medical device/highly regulated environment would be beneficial.
• Good knowledge of best practices of methods and processes used within a laboratory.
• Ability to successfully manage workloads and work effectively with the team and wider business.
• High attention to detail and accuracy to assure integrity of product quality data.
• Ability to effectively review and interpret data and apply statistical techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present test updates, audit findings, and detailed test data at all levels of the business.
• Confidently liaise with external customers and suppliers and present during regulatory and customer audits.
• Good working level of IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel.

Requirements:

• Relevant higher-level vocational qualification (B/Tech, HNC, or NVQ) A-Level or equivalent in a Science, Materials, or Biomedical related subject.
• Degree or equivalent in a Science, Materials, or Biomedical related subject.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Invibio

Invibio, part of the Victrex plc group, is a global leader in providing high-performance biomaterial solutions to medical device manufacturers.

The company provides PEEK-OPTIMA polymers, advanced technical research and support and manufacturing of components for spine, trauma and orthopaedic medical segments for the development of long-term implantable medical devices.

If you are looking to join an ambitious team, supporting innovation in the medical industry, then you can expect to be excited by this role and all it offers.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, 29 days holiday and a generous company pension contribution.

We are seeking talent that can help us achieve our goals through the development of solutions that improve patient outcomes and address healthcare costs.

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone.

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all.