On-Site QC Lab Assistant — GMP & Lab Operations

Proclinical Consulting; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Consulting in Hatfield is seeking a QC Lab Assistant to provide essential operational and administrative support to the Quality Control team. The role is fully on-site and focuses on maintaining GMP-compliant lab conditions and keeping the laboratory well-stocked and organized.

You will assist with sample receipt, LIMS logging, inventory control, and basic testing support, ensuring accurate documentation and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• Science background required (GCSEs/A-Levels or Degree).
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines and regulated lab environment.
• Experience in a GMP laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with LIMS and analytical equipment (e.g., HPLC).
• Strong data integrity understanding and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment in line with GMP standards.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks, including bench cleaning, waste disposal, and glassware washing.
• Conduct equipment status checks, documentation reviews, and general lab readiness assessments.
• Monitor and manage inventory of chemicals, reagents, consumables, PPE, and general lab supplies.
• Perform regular stock checks and update inventory records.
• Raise purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure proper storage of incoming materials.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal procurement teams to resolve delivery or stock issues.
• Label, organize, and store materials appropriately.
• Assist with sample receipt, logging, and storage for testing purposes.
• Prepare solutions, buffers, and reagents following approved documentation.
• Receive and log samples into LIMS.
• Support water sampling as part of routine purified water testing.
• Coordinate equipment service visits and assist with routine equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling.
• Collect data for PQRs or other GMP documentation.
• File and archive QC documents.
• Perform other duties as requested by the QC Operations Manager.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Detail-oriented

Organized

Microsoft Office proficiency

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

SOP adherence

Data integrity principles

Quality systems understanding

Education

Science-related education (GCSE/A-Level/ Degree)

Tools

LIMS

HPLC

Job description

Proclinical Consulting in Hatfield is seeking a QC Lab Assistant to provide essential operational and administrative support to the Quality Control team. The role is fully on-site and focuses on maintaining GMP-compliant lab conditions and keeping the laboratory well-stocked and organized.

You will assist with sample receipt, LIMS logging, inventory control, and basic testing support, ensuring accurate documentation and SOP adherence.