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Senior Laboratory Technician

Macclesfield, GBR💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead and deliver key laboratory support services, including stock management, equipment maintenance, and advanced lab tasks to enable scientists to focus on their research.

Role type

Senior Laboratory Technician (Lead)

Builds

Operational readiness of GMP-compliant laboratory environments

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

GMP compliance, laboratory SOPs, equipment preventative maintenance, waste stream management, chemical inventory management, buffer/media preparation, audit execution, process improvement

Preferred skills

Trainer status, Health and Safety qualifications

Technologies

Kanban system, CISPro, Microsoft O365 (Teams, Word, Excel), electronic notebook systems

Responsibilities

Perform standard and advanced laboratory support activities adhering to GMP standards; manage laboratory waste streams and laundry services; maintain supply of chemicals and consumables; prepare buffers, media, and reagents; conduct regular audits and lead process improvements; provide training and guidance to junior technicians.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership responsibilities

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