Manufacturing Laboratory Technician

Adecco Portugal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is hiring a Manufacturing Laboratory Technician in Edgbaston on a temporary 12-month contract. The role requires GCSE or relevant degree and lab experience, with full-time hours and an 12-month assignment.

Responsibilities include manufacturing, testing ELISA components, and supporting RID kit production. You will manage your workload to a published plan, document processes, and maintain SOPs while ensuring materials are available and properly transacted.

Qualifications

• GCSE level with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, or a relevant degree.
• Essential: Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
• Preferred: Experience in workload management and planning.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage workload according to a published plan.
• Ensure materials are available and efficiently transacted to complete assigned work.
• Own and execute scheduled activities for designated equipment, area, or function.
• Routinely conduct training on specific processes within the team.
• Manufacture and test ELISA kit components and support RID kit production.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Digital literacy

SOP compliance

MS Excel

Education

GCSE level

Relevant degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity: Manufacturing Laboratory Technician

Location: Edgbaston

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £13.53

Contract Length: 12 months

Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30)

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance of innovative products. Your contributions will uphold the organisation's reputation for excellence and groundbreaking ideas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage your workload according to a published plan.
• Ensure materials are available and efficiently transacted to complete assigned work.
• Own and execute scheduled activities for designated equipment, area, or function.
• Routinely conduct training on specific processes within the team.
• Manufacture and test ELISA kit components and support the production of RID kit components.

Keys to Success:

• Take responsibility for your work to ensure it is completed 'right first time.'
• Utilise your knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and suggest effective mitigation measures.
• Set and meet goals, and maintain deadlines with a proactive approach.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives across all aspects of your work.

Requirements:

• Education: GCSE level with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, or a relevant degree.
• Experience:- Essential: Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
• Preferred: Experience in workload management and planning.

Skills:

• Proven documentation, communication, and digital literacy.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Proficient in computer applications, particularly MS Excel.
• Practical knowledge of units of measurement and basic mathematical skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and chemical hygiene.
• Ability to handle solutions and chemicals safely.
• Capable of lifting objects up to 20 kilogrammes.
• Willingness to work overtime at short notice, including weekends, to support the department as needed.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.