Instrument Lifecycle Coordinator
Contract Type: Temporary (6-month contract, with potential extension)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Work Schedule: Flexible start and finish times (core hours on-site: 10am–3pm; 7.5 hours per day)
Pay Rate: £14.49 per hour
Location: Loughborough
Start Date: ASAP
Scope
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Instrument Lifecycle Coordinator to join the Laboratory Services Department within the Analytical and Development Services Group.
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in managing the lifecycle of laboratory instrumentation, from procurement and qualification to calibration and maintenance, ensuring compliance with GxP standards. This is a great opportunity to gain cross-functional experience and contribute to a growing, innovative CDMO environment.
Responsibilities:
* Support the planning, execution, and completion of laboratory equipment qualification activities.
* Assist with equipment procurement, delivery, and installation to meet project timelines.
* Coordinate qualification tasks across internal teams, service providers, and suppliers.
* Prepare, review, and finalise qualification documentation (protocols, reports, and records).
* Support calibration and maintenance scheduling to ensure ongoing equipment reliability.
* Maintain compliance with GxP standards and internal quality procedures.
* Collaborate with validation teams and laboratory users to resolve equipment-related issues.
* Help manage documentation and data within electronic systems such as Empower and ELN.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment lifecycle processes.
* Provide administrative and coordination support to the wider Analytical and Development Services team.
About You:
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical GxP environment, ideally within analytical or laboratory operations.
* Familiarity with equipment qualification and calibration processes.
* Working knowledge of systems such as Chromatography Data Systems (e.g., Empower) and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN).
* Awareness of analytical instrumentation such as HPLC and GC.
* Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Sciences or a related field.
* Strong organisational, communication, and attention to detail skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across internal and external teams.
If you're interested in the above role then please click apply or get in touch to discuss further.
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