Laboratory Technician jobs in Essex

Instrumentation & Calibration Technician

Take ownership of the performance, compliance and lifecycle of critical laboratory instrumentation within an established pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Are you an experienced laboratory professional with a strong background in instrument calibration, equipment qualification and GMP compliance?

We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Instrumentation & Calibration Analyst to join a quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of laboratory operations and wants to take ownership of the performance, compliance and lifecycle management of critical laboratory instrumentation.

The Role

You will play a key role in ensuring laboratory equipment is appropriately qualified, calibrated, maintained and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the onboarding, qualification and testing of new laboratory equipment.
• Coordinating calibration, servicing and preventative maintenance activities.
• Liaising with external service providers and calibration engineers.
• Reviewing calibration certificates, maintenance records and technical reports.
• Investigating equipment-related deviations and out-of-tolerance findings.
• Supporting CAPA investigations and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintaining accurate equipment lifecycle documentation and supporting audit readiness.
• Ensuring laboratory instrumentation meets GMP and relevant regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous experience working within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Proven experience in laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance and qualification.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, balances, titrators, dissolution equipment or similar.
• A good understanding of metrology principles and calibration standards.
• Strong documentation, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting equipment deviations, investigations and CAPAs would be advantageous.
• Additional knowledge of DSC, PXRD, SEM or TOC instrumentation would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• The chance to take ownership of a technically varied laboratory instrumentation function.
• A supportive working environment within an established pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

If you're currently working within laboratory calibration, equipment qualification, QC or instrumentation and would like to explore a new opportunity, I'd be keen to speak with you.

Apply today or get in touch with Will at The ONE Group for a confidential discussion.

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1. What happens after I apply?

A member of our specialist recruitment team will review your application and, if your experience looks like a good match, one of our team will be in touch for an initial conversation and to guide you through the process. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, on this occasion, please consider your application unsuccessful.

2. Do I need to meet every requirement in the advert?

Not necessarily. We’re interested in your experience, potential and what you could bring to the role – so if you meet most of what we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

3. Will my application be kept confidential?

Yes. Your details are only shared with the employer once we’ve spoken with you and you’ve agreed to move forward.

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4. What if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?

Please tell us. We want everyone to have the opportunity to show us what they can do, so if there’s anything we can reasonably adjust to make the process work better for you, we’ll be happy to discuss it.

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5. Is this vacancy definitely still live?

Yes – if you’re seeing this advert, we’re actively recruiting….

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person