Laboratory Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Specialist to join a growing quality and microbiology laboratory within a regulated life sciences environment. This role offers excellent training and long-term career development, making it a strong opportunity for graduates with a microbiology background looking to build experience in a quality-focused laboratory setting.

The position will support the Quality Assurance and laboratory teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality systems, and internal procedures while contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes.

Key Responsibilities

Support quality assurance activities within chemistry and microbiology laboratories in a regulated environment.

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Assist with biocontamination control and environmental monitoring programmes in line with relevant industry standards.

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Perform or support routine chemical and microbiological testing, including the analysis and release of solutions used in production.

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Assist with laboratory method development, validation, and transfer, as well as analyst training activities.

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Support laboratory equipment calibration, qualification, and maintenance.

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Contribute to stability and shelf-life studies, including protocol preparation and reporting.

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Support sterilisation processes and monitoring activities, including review and revalidation.

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Ensure compliance with data integrity standards and good documentation practices (GDP).

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Assist in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within laboratory documentation and processes.

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Participate in deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective or preventative actions where required.

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Support cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and laboratory teams.

Additional Responsibilities

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Assist in preparing and executing validation protocols and reports.

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Ensure laboratory data and records are maintained in line with regulatory and internal quality requirements.

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Provide technical support during equipment issues, investigations, or out-of-specification results.

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Support health and safety activities, including risk assessments and compliance with laboratory safety standards.

Candidate Requirements

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Degree in Microbiology or a closely related life science discipline (e.g., Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Biology).

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Graduates are encouraged to apply, particularly those with laboratory or microbiology experience.

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Basic understanding of GMP, quality systems, or regulated laboratory environments is beneficial but not essential.

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Strong attention to detail and the ability to document scientific work accurately.

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Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.

Career Development

This role provides structured training and mentorship, offering an excellent opportunity to develop skills in quality assurance, microbiology, laboratory validation, and regulatory compliance within the life sciences industry