Senior Analytical Technician

Cranleigh Scientific; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BioChek in Bracknell is seeking a Senior Analytical Technician I to join the Technical Production team. This onsite role combines practical lab work with coaching other technicians and maintaining quality-focused records.

You will handle ELISA-based processes and support troubleshooting and documentation. You’ll work alongside the Analytical Supervisor to test antigens, antibodies, and materials, while providing guidance to the team and deputising as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven laboratory experience with hands-on ELISA-based work.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment is a plus.
• Ability to mentor and train technicians on processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate antigens, antibodies, raw materials and in-process materials for ELISA production.
• Run assays to evaluate materials and perform conjugation activities.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams.

Skills

Laboratory experience

ELISA experience

Mentoring

Education

Scientific degree beneficial

Tools

ELISA equipment

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.

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

• 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