Senior Analytical Technician

BioChek - Smart Veterinary Diagnostics; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BioChek - Smart Veterinary Diagnostics is seeking a Senior Analytical Technician to join the Technical Production team in Bracknell. The role combines hands-on ELISA production work with mentoring and day-to-day technical support for technicians.

You’ll work alongside the Analytical Supervisor, perform testing of antigens, antibodies and raw materials, and deputise when required. This is an onsite, hands-on position with a focus on quality and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory-based environment with mentoring responsibilities.
• Experience working with ELISA.
• Degree preferred, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Process antigens and carry out ELISA-related laboratory activities.
• Run assays to evaluate raw materials and in-process materials.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams.
• Train, mentor and support technicians.
• Deputise for the Analytical Supervisor when required.

Skills

Laboratory experience

ELISA experience

Mentoring/training others

Education

Scientific degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Analytical Technician I Bracknell I Onsite I £Competitive

We’re recruiting for a Senior Analytical Technician to join BioChek’s Technical Production team in Bracknell. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on laboratory experience to take on greater technical responsibility, working with ELISA‑based processes while supporting, training and mentoring other technicians. The role combines practical laboratory work with troubleshooting, quality‑focused documentation and day‑to‑day technical support.

The Role

Working alongside the Analytical Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the testing and evaluation of antigens, antibodies, raw materials and in‑process materials used within ELISA production.

As a Senior Analytical Technician, you’ll also be a key point of contact for other technicians, providing practical guidance, training and support when technical issues arise. You’ll have the opportunity to use your experience to help maintain high laboratory standards and deputise for the Analytical Supervisor when required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing antigens and carrying out ELISA‑related laboratory activities
• Running assays to evaluate raw materials and in‑process materials
• Carrying out conjugation activities
• Providing technical support to manufacturing and production teams
• Training, mentoring and supporting technicians
• Acting as a first point of contact for technical queries and issues
• Troubleshooting laboratory and process‑related problems
• Reviewing relevant technical documentation
• Maintaining accurate electronic worksheets and records
• Helping maintain laboratory equipment and an organised working environment
• Providing guidance and support across the Technical Production team
• Deputising for the Analytical Supervisor when required

What We’re Looking For

You will have

• Proven experience in a laboratory‑based environment and be ready to take on a position with additional technical and mentoring responsibilities.
• Proven experience working with ELISA
• A scientific degree would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential where you can demonstrate relevant industry experience.

Please note: BioChek is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Only applicants who already have the permanent right to work in the UK without requiring current or future sponsorship will be considered.