Senior Reagent Production & QC Technician

Nuclera; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Professional development investment

Team events

Job summary

Nuclera in Cambridge, UK, seeks a Senior Reagent Production Technician to formulate, produce, and dispense reagents according to established protocols, and to maintain accurate batch records and inventories. You will operate pipettes, centrifuges, and UPLC systems, performing quality checks to ensure purity and stability.

The ideal candidate has a background in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry, with 2-4 years in a lab or production setting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years in a laboratory or production environment, preferably reagent manufacturing.
• Hands-on molecular biology techniques, including PCR.
• Experience with analytical chromatography, especially SEC-UPLC.
• Familiarity with working within a QMS.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex protocols.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, produce, and dispense reagents according to established protocols and specifications.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including pipettes, centrifuges, and UPLC systems.
• Perform quality control tests to ensure reagents meet standards for purity, stability, and performance.
• Document all production activities including batch records and inventory logs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment following safety and good lab practice protocols.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Supply Chain to support production goals.

Skills

PCR techniques

UPLC / SEC-UPLC

QMS familiarity

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

UPLC systems

PCR

ERP system

Job description

Nuclera in Cambridge, UK, seeks a Senior Reagent Production Technician to formulate, produce, and dispense reagents according to established protocols, and to maintain accurate batch records and inventories. You will operate pipettes, centrifuges, and UPLC systems, performing quality checks to ensure purity and stability.

The ideal candidate has a background in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry, with 2-4 years in a lab or production setting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to