Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician - Competitive Salary DOE + Benefits - Ramsbury (1 year Maternity cover - potential to become permanent)

The Role

Do you have the relevant degree-level qualification in a scientific discipline? Are you experienced in maintaining laboratory equipment and conducting scientific investigations? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

First Water Ramsbury Ltd, part of the world-leading Gentell group, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Technical and Scientific Services (TSS) team. In this maternity cover position (available immediately), you'll be responsible for providing high-quality data to support the development and validation of new wound care products. There is potential for this role to become permanent.

If you're ready to contribute to a leading wound care provider and help us achieve our goals, apply now.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including balances, pH meters, and water activity meters.
• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory tests with precision and accuracy.
• Assist with product stability and shelf-life programs.
• Calibrate all testing equipment.
• Plan experiments with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Prepare clear and concise scientific reports.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

The Company

First Water Ramsbury Limited is part of a larger group of wound care providers supplying wound adhesive dressings and solutions, manufactured for the Healthcare and Industrial markets. We have a wide-reaching footprint, with manufacturing and operations facilities in Europe, North America and Canada.

The Person

• Degree-level qualification in a scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) environment.
• Ability to work independently, developing and executing laboratory procedures.
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills.

Additional desirable skills:

• Experience with hydrogels or super-absorbent materials.
• Experience in product stability and shelf-life validations.
• Knowledge of Medical Devices and FDA/ISO Quality Systems.
• Proficiency in Minitab software.
• Experience in a New Product Development (NPD) environment.