This role reports to the QC Manager and provides hands-on support with general quality control laboratory tasks and material management. We are a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, so attention to detail, accurate documentation, and clear written communication are essential. You will also need a good understanding of what it means to work safely in a laboratory setting. What weâre looking for: A genuine passion for science and an eagerness to learn, Science-related subjects studied at school or college, Strong commitment to accuracy and compliance, Good written and organizational skills, Awareness of laboratory safety practices. Our work is governed by strict standards (cGMP, FDA, MHRA), ensuring medicines are safe and effective. Every step you take helps maintain these standards, so precision and responsibility are key. â¢\tConduct and support routine housekeeping duties\nâ¢\tConduct Sampling in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\nâ¢\tConsumable and reagent ordering and stock checking\nâ¢\tReceipt, status labelling and inspection of raw materials\nâ¢\tPerform quality checks on incoming packaging components and retain samples\nâ¢\tPerform quality checks (appearance and leaks) on bulk and packed products\nâ¢\tConduct sample and reagent preparation to support analysts as required\nâ¢\tRelease testing of primary and secondary packaging raw materials\nâ¢\tPerform Visual Inspections of equipment for cleaning verification\nâ¢\tPerform cleaning verification by HPLC within cleanrooms where trained \nâ¢\tPerform basic calibrations where trained\n Person Profile: Apprentice Lab Technician\n\nThe ideal candidate will be:\nâ¢\tComposed; cool under pressure and energised by challenges\nâ¢\tHas demonstrable integrity and trust; can present the facts in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences and admits mistakes \nâ¢\tMakes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement\nâ¢\tAccomplished at setting priorities; \n\nSpecific Job Skills:\n\nRequired:\nâ¢\tWilling to study for relevant qualification \nâ¢\tAble to communicate well via written media with specific emphasis on report writing\nâ¢\tAble to work with minimal supervision\nâ¢\tHigh attention to detail\nâ¢\tMust have a keen interest in Life Sciences/Pharma industries\n\nComputer skills: Must be competent in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, \ne-mail and internet;\nLiteracy and Numeracy: Must have excellent communication skills particularly, written English and interpretation and Maths.\n \nPlease note: Only candidates with permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered.\n\nNextPharma is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.\n