Product Development Lab Technician (Reagents & QC)

AliveDx; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Additional annual leave

Cycle to work

Marketplace discounts

Job summary

AliveDx, near Edinburgh, is recruiting a Lab Technician to support the ALBA Product Development laboratory. The role is 37.5 hours weekly and primarily lab-based, with some administrative duties and staff training responsibilities.

You will prepare reagents and samples, maintain equipment and stock levels, and ensure traceability and documentation according to Good Laboratory Practice. A collaborative, compliant workspace awaits.

Qualifications

• Three higher qualifications including at least one in a science subject and maths or English.
• Practical laboratory experience in a regulated or quality-controlled environment.
• Experience working in a rapidly growing business and leading people through growth and new ways of working.
• Ability to follow SOPs and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment and automated analysers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents and buffer formulations as requested, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Perform sample preparation as required, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness and regular cleaning of labware and equipment.
• Maintain maintenance/cleaning schedules for laboratory equipment and workspaces.
• Perform routine laboratory testing using automated analysers and record results per procedures.
• Monitor and manage internal stocks of reagents and consumables, highlighting low stock and expirations.
• Place internal orders and track receipt of goods to ensure stock replenishment.
• Support the ALBA Product Development team with project activities.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality awareness

Documentation

SOP compliance

Education

Three Higher qualifications including science, maths or English

Tools

Automated analysers

Job description

AliveDx, near Edinburgh, is recruiting a Lab Technician to support the ALBA Product Development laboratory. The role is 37.5 hours weekly and primarily lab-based, with some administrative duties and staff training responsibilities.

You will prepare reagents and samples, maintain equipment and stock levels, and ensure traceability and documentation according to Good Laboratory Practice. A collaborative, compliant workspace awaits.