Senior Lab Technician — GMP & Customer Lab Support

Avantor; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to provide key lab support services, enabling customers to progress their science. You will handle stock, equipment support, and both standard and advanced tasks across multiple labs, ensuring compliance with H&S, SOPs, and GMP.

You will lead in audits, train colleagues, and drive process improvements, while maintaining safety and quality in a dynamic lab environment. This role requires team collaboration and flexible coverage when needed.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Health and Safety qualifications an advantage.
• Trainer status (or working towards).
• 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with Health and Safety regulations in labs.
• Understanding and experience of SOPs and GMP in Pharma.
• Customer service experience, SLAs and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory housekeeping and equipment checks per SOPs.
• Perform equipment preventative maintenance.
• Manage multiple waste streams with correct documentation.
• Laundry management and stock control of lab coats.
• Kanban system to supply chemicals and consumables across labs.
• Use CISPro to receipt and approve defined chemicals and consumables.
• Source ad-hoc supplies with procurement co-ordinator.
• Lead audits to ensure ownership and accuracy in area.
• Prepare buffers, media and reagents with electronic notebook records.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Health and Safety qualifications (advantage)

Trainer status (or working towards)

Tools

CISPro software

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to provide key lab support services, enabling customers to progress their science. You will handle stock, equipment support, and both standard and advanced tasks across multiple labs, ensuring compliance with H&S, SOPs, and GMP.

You will lead in audits, train colleagues, and drive process improvements, while maintaining safety and quality in a dynamic lab environment. This role requires team collaboration and flexible coverage when needed.