Laboratory Technician - 12mth FTC

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Huddersfield seeks a proactive Laboratory Technician to support product development. You will maintain lab equipment, prepare essential materials for experiments, and ensure efficient lab operations. Ideal candidates have some lab experience or strong science A-levels, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a supportive environment and various employee benefits including annual leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave

On-site subsidised canteen

Wellbeing support

Electric Car Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Proven lab experience or strong science A-levels are essential.
• Must have top-notch organizational skills for efficiency.
• Eagle eye for detail is required for accurate record-keeping.
• Strong communication skills for effective teamwork.
• Digital proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and check lab equipment to ensure readiness.
• Prepare vital reagents and solutions for experiments.
• Manage supplies and track samples for seamless operations.
• Maintain high standards and clean lab records.
• Support audits and seek improvements in lab efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Strong science A-levels (or equivalent)

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Laboratory Technician

Huddersfield | U.K. | Full‑time | 12‑month FTC

Got a knack for precision ✨ and a desire to dive into the heart of scientific discovery 🔬?

We're seeking a proactive Laboratory Technician to join our buzzing product development team! You'll be hands‑on 👋 with cutting‑edge equipment 🧪, meticulously preparing vital materials, and ensuring our lab operates like a well‑oiled machine ⚙️. This is your chance to be an indispensable part of groundbreaking work 🚀, upholding the highest standards of safety and quality ✅. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and grow your skills 🌱 in a dynamic setting, let's talk! 💬

How You Will Make an Impact

• Keep our cutting‑edge gear in peak condition 🛠 ️, from daily checks to coordinating expert maintenance – ensuring our tech is always ready for action!
• Get hands‑on prepping vital reagents and solutions 🧪, making sure everything's perfectly set for groundbreaking experiments.
• Master the flow of our lab – managing supplies, ordering essentials, and tracking samples like a pro 📦 to keep operations seamless.
• Champion our high standards by maintaining spotless records 📝, keeping our lab sparkling clean ✨, and handling waste responsibly.
• Be a key player in our lab's success 🚀, supporting audits and always looking for ways to make us even better and more efficient!

What We Are Looking For

• A solid foundation! Whether you've got some lab experience under your belt 🧪 or strong science A‑levels (or equivalent), we're looking for that spark! ✨
• Top‑notch organisational skills that keep everything running like clockwork 🗓 – you're a master of efficiency and administration!
• An eagle eye for detail and a commitment to flawless record‑keeping 📝, ensuring everything is spot‑on and compliant.
• Awesome communication skills and a knack for teamwork 🤝, making you a collaborative force in our lab.
• Digital dexterity! You're comfortable navigating Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 💻 to keep our operations smooth and connected.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🥗 On‑site subsidised canteen.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on‑site EV charging.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.