Sample Management Technician, Chromatographic Bioanalysis

Sample Management Technician, Chromatographic Bioanalysis

Location:

Tranent, GB, EH33 2NE

For nearly 75 years, Charles River has helped developers of new drug therapies. This role gives you an opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives.

Do you have National 5s & Highers or GCSE's & A Levels in Science?

Are you looking for your first lab based role?

Have you got a passion for changing lives?

This role does not require a degree. Graduates need not apply in this instance.

• Barcode labelling of samples received from clinical studies
• Using LIMS system to track samples received from clinical studies
• Assist in the conduct of technical laboratory activities in support of client studies or procedures
• Follow written instructions (SOPs, protocols) and document details of steps carried out to ensure compliance through recreation of events
• Record data in compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements
• Quality control checking and other administrative tasks as required

• An interest in working in a laboratory environment
• A desire to work as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
  
  Good basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness to learn new processes

• A clear career progression
• World Class Training and a structured progression scheme
• Competitive salary
• Subsidised electric car scheme open to all employees
• Pension scheme including 8% employer contribution
• Personal life insurance equivalent to 6 times your annual salary
• Employee discount scheme – discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Paid opportunity to volunteer for one day each year
• Free onsite fitness suite and fitness lessons
• Discounted staff canteen
• Free onsite parking

Salary for this role is £26,113.14 per annum. Closing date for applications is 24 July 2026.