Laboratory Technician
CV-LibraryEast Grinstead, West SussexpermanentPosted: 14 October 2026
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Description
Position Summary: You will work within the production laboratory and asceptic dispensing room to produce antimicrobic susceptibility plates.
Ensure H&S and quality standards are met at all times.
Ensure compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice); and ensure our SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are followed.
Responsibilities:
* Preparation of antimicrobic solutions in accordance with relevant SOPs and in line with production paperwork - weighing, dissolution and dilution
* Set-up and monitoring of production dispensing pumps, to enable on time and quality production output - pouring, priming and weight checks
* Manufacture of various necessary ancillary solutions – ID media, buffers and excipients
* Compliance checks of laboratory equipment and instrumentation – pipettes, balances and extractors
* Maintain and monitor raw material stock levels – consumables, intermediates and equipment
* Support the laboratory by washing and autoclaving equipment – pumps, glassware and other items • Utilise computer software to process information – SAP ERP, Microsoft Office and bespoke programs
* Further duties and responsibilities as required by the business and within the ability of the post holder.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
* Ideally educated to A-level standard in a scientific subject
* Capable of following standard operating procedures and H&S guidelines Good teamwork and communication skills
* Able to organize and prioritise tasks under own initiative
* Attention to detail when following procedures and keeping manual records • Ability to perform complex manual tasks with dexterity
* Computer literacy would be beneficial
* Laboratory experience is an advantage
* Exposure to a fast-paced high throughput manufacturing type environment would be valuable
This role is offered on a 3-week rotating daytime only shift pattern including one weekend in three. Average 38 hours per week inside the laboratory operating hours of (Apply online only).
Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Week 3 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Description
Position Summary: You will work within the production laboratory and asceptic dispensing room to produce antimicrobic susceptibility plates.
Ensure H&S and quality standards are met at all times.
Ensure compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice); and ensure our SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are followed.
Responsibilities:
* Preparation of antimicrobic solutions in accordance with relevant SOPs and in line with production paperwork - weighing, dissolution and dilution
* Set-up and monitoring of production dispensing pumps, to enable on time and quality production output - pouring, priming and weight checks
* Manufacture of various necessary ancillary solutions – ID media, buffers and excipients
* Compliance checks of laboratory equipment and instrumentation – pipettes, balances and extractors
* Maintain and monitor raw material stock levels – consumables, intermediates and equipment
* Support the laboratory by washing and autoclaving equipment – pumps, glassware and other items • Utilise computer software to process information – SAP ERP, Microsoft Office and bespoke programs
* Further duties and responsibilities as required by the business and within the ability of the post holder.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
* Ideally educated to A-level standard in a scientific subject
* Capable of following standard operating procedures and H&S guidelines Good teamwork and communication skills
* Able to organize and prioritise tasks under own initiative
* Attention to detail when following procedures and keeping manual records • Ability to perform complex manual tasks with dexterity
* Computer literacy would be beneficial
* Laboratory experience is an advantage
* Exposure to a fast-paced high throughput manufacturing type environment would be valuable
This role is offered on a 3-week rotating daytime only shift pattern including one weekend in three. Average 38 hours per week inside the laboratory operating hours of (Apply online only).
Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Week 3 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday