Senior Lab Technician

Caerphilly

£27,000-29,000

Yolk Recruitment is pleased to partner with an exciting Biotech who specialise in the manufacturing of innovative biological solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Cardiff team. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in maintaining quality standards, conducting critical laboratory testing, and supporting the development of innovative products. This is the ideal role for someone who is passionate about quality control, laboratory work, and contributing to team success.

This is what you'll be doing as Senior Laboratory Technician:

Perform quality control checks on product formulations and ensure consistency with specifications. Conduct enzyme assays, including validation, analysis, interpretation, and troubleshooting. Manage stability trials for raw materials and products, ensuring adherence to schedules. Generate Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for shelf-life extensions, new products, and new customer requests. Draft and issue CoA for outgoing products, ensuring timely distribution. Control retained samples and manage incoming samples, ensuring proper documentation. Oversee calibration schedules for laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy. Complete scheduled water monitoring and conduct weekly laboratory audits. Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment, adhering to health and safety protocols. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise processes.

What you'll bring to the team as Senior Laboratory Technician:

A degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field (Master's is a plus). Experience in microbiology, enzyme assays, and aseptic handling of microorganisms. Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP, and environmental health and safety. Expertise in laboratory techniques such as SDS-PAGE and testing enzymes in lab-scale applications. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) for accurate data management and reporting. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organizational and planning abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Results-driven with a focus on delivering high-quality work on time.

This is what you'll get in return:

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. A dynamic and supportive work environment. The chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the biotech sector.