Laboratory jobs in North West Region

About FMP:

Flexible Medical Packaging Limited (FMP) is the part of Clinimed Holding Limited, a group of companies founded in 1982 following the acquisition and formation of number of additional companies within the group.

Flexible Medical Packaging (FMP) Limited are offers a first-class turnkey service of sterile and non-sterile products, for the Healthcare provision. It is our mission to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with the quality of our work and service. Supported by years of experience and extensive industry knowledge, we are confident in our ability to provide a level of service that will surpass our customers’ expectations.

Job Summary:

The Quality Lab Assistant is responsible for ensuring that products, components, and processes comply with internal specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. The role supports the Quality function by maintaining the Quality Management System, promoting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ensuring compliance with relevant ISO, EN, BS standards, European Directives, and other applicable regulatory requirements to achieve consistent product quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employer Contribution Raises up to 10% with Service)
• Medical Cash Back Plan (Simply Health)
• Life Assurance (4 x Annual Gross)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Annual Pay Review
• Work Life Balance
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free Yearly Flu Vaccination
• Onsite Free Car Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – Health and Wellbeing
• 25 days per annum rising to 27 after 5 years’ service (plus 8 Bank Holidays and one company day)

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure products, materials, and processes comply with company quality standards, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform laboratory testing using approved analytical methods and equipment.
• Conduct Goods In inspections, testing, and product release activities.
• Coordinate environmental and water monitoring for cleanrooms and production areas, investigating Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT) results.
• Support investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, product rejections, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Prepare, review, and maintain quality documentation, including batch release records, test certificates, SOPs, and manufacturing specifications.
• Liaise with Production, Warehouse, Supply Chain, external laboratories, and sterilisation providers to ensure efficient quality processes.
• Assist with internal, customer, and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with quality management requirements.
• Monitor, report, and resolve quality deviations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records within the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Contribute to departmental KPIs and support the achievement of business objectives.
• Promote effective teamwork, collaboration, and a culture of quality across the organisation.

Personal Specifications:

• Experience in a quality assurance, laboratory, microbiology, testing, or technical/administrative environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving and root cause investigation skills.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using computer-based systems.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lancaster LA1 4XS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Will you require visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future to work in the UK?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person