Laboratory Operations Technician

Location: Blaydon-on-Tyne

Laboratory Operations Technician

Life Sciences | Regulated laboratory production environment

Permanent | Full-time | North East England (site-based)

CY Partners is working exclusively with a growing life sciences manufacturer operating in a highly regulated laboratory environment. This is an opportunity for someone looking to commence their career in a regulated laboratory production environment, with full training provided and clear development potential.

This role would suit a hands-on, detail-focused individual who values doing things properly, working to defined processes and contributing as part of a close-knit team.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a range of laboratory production and quality-related activities, supporting the manufacture and preparation of specialist biological products. Work is carried out in line with a robust Quality Management System and precision is critical.

Key responsibilities include:

Laboratory based production and manufacturing activities

Product labelling and preparation

Hands on laboratory preparation work requiring high levels of accuracy and consistency (training provided)

Incoming quality control of reagents and consumables

General laboratory duties including stock management and equipment checks

Accurate completion of documentation in line with ISO standard procedures

Collaboration with colleagues across production, quality and technical teams

All work is performed in accordance with ISO 13485 principles and internal health & safety policies.

About You

Degree qualified in a related scientific discipline or similar level experience working in a laboratory or production environment

High attention to detail and a right-first-time mindset

Comfortable following procedures and maintaining accurate records

Confident using basic IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)

A positive, team-oriented attitude

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience working to ISO or GMP-style standards

Background in regulated manufacturing or laboratory production

Full training will be provided, so candidates with the right fundamentals and attitude are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Pattern & Package

Permanent position (Monday–Friday)

Onsite working with flexible hours and core availability during the day

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with a Christmas closure period)

Employer pension contribution

Annual bonus linked to company performance

Why This Role - This is a chance to join a business on a growth trajectory, where technicians are not just a number and progression opportunities emerge as the operation expands.

To apply or discuss confidentially, contact CY Partners.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK