Senior Technologist / Lab Technician

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Quality Control Technologist is responsible for conducting laboratory-based quality assessments to ensure products meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a key part in maintaining robust quality control processes and supporting product development activities through accurate testing and documentation.

• Perform a range of laboratory quality checks to verify product conformity, using established methodologies and instrumentation.

• Maintain strict control over testing accuracy and output quality, ensuring all activities align with internal R&D processes and standards.

• Manage short- and long-term QC testing schedules, applying project management principles as needed.

• Contribute effectively as part of a team, operating in alignment with company expectations for safety, quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

• Support laboratory operations through routine calibration and maintenance of scientific instruments.

• Assist with formulation preparation and related laboratory tasks.

• Follow all safety procedures, participate in job safety analysis, and maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

• Uphold and contribute to the laboratory's ISO quality management system, including participation in audits.

• Promote and adhere to Quality procedures and standards to help the business achieve consistent, high-level results.

• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience, with strong understanding of sample preparation and analytical techniques.

• Technical curiosity and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks based on business needs.

• Competence in producing and reviewing technical documentation for compliance.

• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and a focus on delivering results.

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biosciences, or related fields).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Contract Duration: Until end of November 2026

• Pay Rate: 17.89 per hour (PAYE)