Analytical Technician
- Berkshire
- £27,000-29,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Berkshire | £27,000-£29,000 | Permanent, Full-timeAre you early in your lab career and looking to grow your experience in a purpose-driven scientific environment? We're hiring an Analytical Technician to support the evaluation and testing of materials used in ELISA-based diagnostic kits. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in analytical techniques while contributing to a team at the forefront of diagnostic manufacturing.About the RoleWorking under the guidance of the Analytical Supervisor, you'll help test and evaluate raw materials-including antigens, antibodies, and sera-as well as support the manufacturing process for diagnostic ELISA kits. You'll play a key role in quality control, data analysis, and maintaining lab standards to GMP/GLP guidelines.Ideal for someone with early lab experience and a scientific mindset, this role offers scope to build technical skills while supporting essential diagnostics work.What You'll Be Doing
- Evaluating raw materials and in-process components such as plates, buffers, and conjugates
- Manufacturing, dispensing, and labelling kit components
- Carrying out calibrations and routine equipment maintenance
- Analysing data and presenting results clearly
- Supporting the wider manufacturing team with day-to-day lab tasks
- Maintaining a safe and compliant lab environment in line with GMP/GLP
- Following detailed protocols and working proactively as part of a team
- Proven lab-based experience (industry or academic)
- Understanding of ELISA and PCR techniques is desirable
- Familiarity with GMP and GLP practices
- Strong Excel and data handling skills
- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Able to follow procedures and adapt to new tasks
- A collaborative and proactive approach
- Degree in a life sciences subject or equivalent lab experience preferred