QA Laboratory Technician

Core System; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Training & development programmes

Refer a friend bonus

Employee assistance programme

Rewards portal discounts

Job summary

Lloyds Clinical is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician on a fixed-term contract of 6 months. You will perform environmental monitoring and microbiological identification to safeguard aseptic processes and product quality.

Ideal candidates hold a BSc in Biology or Microbiology and GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science, with prior microbiology lab experience and GMP exposure. Full-time, on-site role with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths and Science (or equivalent).
• BSc in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or Microbiology.
• Experience in a microbiology laboratory with GMP familiarity.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct viable and non-viable environmental monitoring to ensure a sterile environment.
• Quantify microbiological isolates and perform Gram staining and identification tests.
• Conduct fertility testing on process simulations to ensure product quality.
• Oversee the temperature monitoring of storage areas.
• Maintain accurate records of QA activities and data entry for trends.
• Perform routine cleaning and QA documentation checks.
• Participate in training and key task assessments as needed.
• Assist with other projects and tasks as required by the QA Laboratory Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to meet deadlines

GMP awareness

Education

GCSEs English, Maths, Science

BSc Biology/Biomedical Sciences/Microbiology

Tools

Gram staining

Environmental monitoring techniques

Job description

About The Role

Please note: this is a fixed term contract for 6 months

The working hours are Monday-Friday 08:00am - 3:30pm

As a QA Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our aseptic compounding unit. Your primary responsibilities will involve participating in our environmental monitoring program and performing microbiological identification of contaminants.

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

• Conduct viable and non-viable environmental monitoring using various techniques to ensure a sterile environment.
• Quantify microbiological isolates and perform Gram staining and other identification tests.
• Conduct fertility testing on process simulations to ensure product quality.
• Oversee the temperature monitoring of storage areas.
• Maintain accurate records of QA activities and perform data entry for trending environmental monitoring data.
• Perform routine cleaning and QA documentation checks.
• Participate in training and key task assessments as needed.
• Assist with other projects and tasks as required by the QA Laboratory Manager.

Why Lloyds Clinical?

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Outstanding training & development programmes
• Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
• Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a strong scientific foundation and hands-on laboratory experience to the role. You will hold GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science (or equivalent qualifications), along with a BSc in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Microbiology. You will have previous experience working in a microbiology laboratory, demonstrating excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to stay focused while working to tight deadlines. Having experience within a GMP regulated environment or aseptic manufacturer is advantageous.

About Us

At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.