Job Description:
Are you a detail‑driven laboratory professional with a passion for maintaining high standards in a regulated scientific environment?
Smart4 Sciences are working with an established and innovative pharmaceutical services provider to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join their laboratory operations team.
The Role
This is a hands‑on opportunity to support the smooth day‑to‑day operation of a busy laboratory environment. You'll play a vital role in ensuring laboratories are well organised, compliant, and ready to support scientific activities by maintaining equipment, materials, and facilities to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean and replenish all laboratory glassware.
- Organise and manage replenishment of consumables, solvents, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Store and organise all chemical substances in accordance with safety instructions, including stock control and replenishment.
- Ensure laboratory waste is correctly managed and disposed of, including appropriate designation (e.g. chlorinated and non‑chlorinated).
- Conduct equipment calibration and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Carry out daily checks and verifications on critical laboratory equipment (balances, humidity chambers, fridges/freezers, etc.).
- Complete laboratory logbooks accurately and ensure records are maintained correctly.
- Book in samples, chemicals, columns, and reference standards.
- Handle all chemicals and solutions safely, ensuring correct storage and usage.
- Support the Laboratory Supervisor with equipment replacement or upgrades where required.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards once laboratory work has been completed.
- Promptly communicate any issues, problems, or improvement opportunities to senior team members.
- Comply with all safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements at all times.
About You
Essential:
- Previous experience working in a laboratory environment (industry or academic).
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and use initiative within a team environment.
- A degree in a science, pharmacy, or related discipline (2:1 or above advantageous but not essential).
You'll be joining a business that values quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering an excellent opportunity to build experience within a professional laboratory environment