Lab Technician
Location: Folkestone
Pay: competitive
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (6:00am - 6:00pm) inclusive of weekends
Temporary ongoing
The Role
Working for an innovative and thriving manufacturing company in Folkestone, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for carrying out routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with required quality standards. Working within a regulated manufacturing environment, the role ensures all testing activities are completed in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), internal procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with specification prior to release for production and distribution.
* Conduct testing of regulated products, including medical devices, in accordance with defined quality and compliance requirements.
* Maintain a strong quality mindset within the laboratory environment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and adherence to GMP, ISO standards, and internal systems.
* Ensure all testing activities, results, and documentation are accurately recorded and maintained in line with company and regulatory expectations.
* Work independently to complete daily tasks assigned by supervisory staff while meeting required timelines.
* Support the validation and verification of new analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
* Identify and escalate out-of-specification (OOS) results promptly and contribute to investigations to determine root causes.
* Maintain laboratory housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles and internal audit requirements.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D and Technical Services, to support new product introductions and ongoing product support.
* Manage retention sample programmes and ensure samples are correctly stored and tracked.
* Carry out stability testing in line with established programmes to ensure ongoing product quality over time.
* Support the review, update, and implementation of laboratory procedures and test methods within required timeframes.
* Assist in training laboratory personnel on procedures, equipment, and analytical techniques.
* Undertake additional duties as required to support laboratory operations.
Requirements
* Previous experience in a Quality Control or laboratory environment within a manufacturing or FMCG setting is advantageous.
* A qualification in an analytical or scientific discipline is desirable but not essential.
* Understanding of GMP principles and ISO standards (including ISO 13485) is beneficial.
* Strong organisational, communication, and planning skills.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively under tight deadlines.
* Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new processes and techniques.
Health & Safety
* Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements and incident reporting.
* Report any accidents, near misses, or hazards in accordance with site procedures.
* Actively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
Benefits of joining our temps team:
*Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
*Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant
*CV's in Word Format