QA Laboratory Technician

About The Role

Are you passionate about microbiology and quality assurance? Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in Harlow is looking for a dedicated and meticulous QA Laboratory Technician to join our team!

Job Purpose:

As a QA Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our aseptic compounding unit. Your primary responsibilities will involve participating in our environmental monitoring program and performing microbiological identification of contaminants.

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

• Conduct viable and non-viable environmental monitoring using various techniques to ensure a sterile environment.
• Quantify microbiological isolates and perform Gram staining and other identification tests.
• Conduct fertility testing on process simulations to ensure product quality.
• Oversee the temperature monitoring of storage areas.
• Maintain accurate records of QA activities and perform data entry for trending environmental monitoring data.
• Perform routine cleaning and QA documentation checks.
• Participate in training and key task assessments as needed.
• Assist with other projects and tasks as required by the QA Laboratory Manager.

Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Outstanding training & development programmes
• Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
• Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a strong scientific foundation and hands-on laboratory experience to the role. You will hold GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science (or equivalent qualifications), along with a BSc in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Microbiology. You will have previous experience working in a microbiology laboratory, demonstrating excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to stay focused while working to tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a GMP-regulated environment
• Experience in aseptic manufacture

About Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.