Job Description

QC Laboratory Technician

Mast Group Ltd. are looking to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join the QC Laboratory team based in Bootle - Atlantic house on a 6-month fixed term contract.

Mast Group Ltd. is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of medical diagnostics products for the diagnosis of infectious disease. Our products are used throughout the UK and worldwide. The job holder will be an integral part of the team, ensuring development, evaluation and registration of products for diagnostic microbiology.

We require a Laboratory Technician to work alongside other experienced member of the team within a multi-disciplined environment.

THE ROLE

Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with relevant scientific and regulatory standards within the Quality Control Laboratory.

Participate in daily laboratory workload meetings and contribute to team coordination to ensure all tasks are completed by the end of each shift.

Attend weekly Quality Control (QC) and training meetings.

Independently organise and manage assigned workload, ensuring clarity on all testing tasks to be performed.

Maintain adequate supplies of sterile consumables (e.g., pipette tips, loops, prepared culture media) for daily use. Collect, sort, and reconcile deliveries against outstanding orders.

Wash, rinse, dry, and return all glassware and reusable containers used in the preparation of dehydrated culture media, solutions, and other laboratory reagents to their designated storage.

Keep laboratory areas clean and tidy, adhering to cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.

Identify and transport hazardous and contaminated waste to the appropriate quarantine or disposal locations. Dispose of contaminated waste via autoclaving in accordance with current procedures and assist senior staff with the collection and disposal of hazardous chemical waste.

Calibrate laboratory instruments at designated intervals, maintaining accurate maintenance. Identify equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and seek support from senior colleagues when needed.

Review environmental monitoring equipment data and take appropriate corrective actions as outlined in equipment procedures when out-of-specification results are observed.

Follow the sampling plan and accurately log all testing samples into the QC Laboratory Information System database.

Perform Certificate of Analysis (CoA) checks upon receipt from the Logistics Department.

Conduct testing on raw materials, intermediate products, finished goods, end-of-shelf-life samples, environmental samples, and water.

Accurately document all test results and laboratory work in accordance with Good Documentation Practices, ensuring traceability and supporting data analysis by senior staff.

Identify problems and apply appropriate troubleshooting methods, escalating issues to senior staff when necessary.

Participate in daily, weekly, and end-of-day shutdown procedures as part of the shift rotation.

THE PERSON

Degree in Life Sciences or HNC Diploma in related discipline

Previous laboratory work experience

Proven ability to work to deadlines

Attention to detail is a must

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Willingness to undertake training to improve skills

In addition to the specified duties the employee is expected to perform additional tasks when reasonably called upon to do so.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have full right to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person