Laboratory Technician

Salary: £28,800 – £32,400 per year

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative, experienced, and focused Laboratory Technician to apply their knowledge and expertise and join our Technical Department. Our ideal Laboratory Technician will be responsible for providing support to our small, friendly Technical Team. Working within a fast-growing company you will ideally have current experience in a similar role within a laboratory environment. Proficiency with the maintenance and management of lab equipment, with an excellent grasp of MS Office and a good ability to record, review and present data is a must. You will be enthusiastic and possess first rate interpersonal skills and welcome the ability to work independently and as part of a team, whilst developing your technical skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* To manage, operate and maintain all laboratory equipment to include: Environmental Chambers, Programmable Environmental Cabinets, Logging Devices.

* Calibration and (proactive and reactive) maintenance of all laboratory equipment

* Schedule and plan laboratory resources and equipment to meet all necessary deadlines

* Carry out all tests in line with existing laboratory procedures

* Sample making

* Maintenance of all laboratory records and systems

* Processing of laboratory attained data into a final format for the purposes of graphical representation and/or inclusion into Qualification and Summary Reports

* Provide technical assistance to both internal and external customers

* Maintain a clean and professional laboratory environment

* Ensure laboratory inventory of customers and company products is maintained at all times

* Ensure adherence to all procedures and processes set up within the quality system

* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality systems in use within the company

* Contribute to the development of the laboratory capabilities.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

* An exceptional Laboratory Technician who is intuitive, analytical, and happy to work unsupported where required

* A positive, welcoming attitude and an effective communicator

* A team player with a high level of dedication

EXPERIENCE

* At least 3 years’ laboratory management and process experience

* Experience of using MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

* Experience of data capture and the presentation of data, with technical report authoring

* Possessing great report reviewing skills & good attention to detail

* Experience of laboratory equipment control programmes and NPI process

* Experience in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment

* Driving license