Production Technician
HistoCyte Laboratories Ltd – Newcastle upon Tyne
up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience | Full-time | Permanent | On-site
About HistoCyte
HistoCyte is a growing life sciences company based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We develop and manufacture high-quality cell-based control materials used by laboratories around the world to support diagnostic testing and quality assurance.
We're a small, collaborative team, and as we continue to grow we're looking for an additional Production Technician to join our Production team and play an important part in the manufacture and delivery of our products.
The Role
We are looking for a Production Technician to join our small and growing team in Newcastle upon Tyne.
This is a hands-on laboratory role supporting the manufacture, quality control and preparation of our products. You'll work across different stages of the production process, helping to ensure products are manufactured accurately, efficiently and to the high quality standards required within our ISO 13485 Quality Management System.
What you'll be doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manufacturing, processing and packaging products in line with approved procedures
- Carrying out histology-based production activities, including embedding and microtomy – training will be provided where required
- Performing incoming quality checks on materials and consumables
- Maintaining accurate production and quality records
- Labelling, picking, packaging and preparing completed products for dispatch
- Maintaining accurate information within Sage and other systems
- Supporting production stock control and identifying potential material shortages
- Working closely with colleagues across Production, Cell Culture, Quality and Supply Chain
- Contributing to continuous improvement and maintaining a safe, efficient laboratory environment
The role involves working across a number of stages of the downstream production process, so we're looking for someone who is organised, practical and comfortable taking responsibility for their own work while working closely with others.
What we're looking for
You'll need:
- Experience working in a laboratory or scientific environment
- Experience following documented procedures and maintaining accurate records
- Experience using standard laboratory equipment
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong quality focus
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities
- A positive, reliable and collaborative approach
Experience of histology, embedding or microtomy, working within an ISO/GMP/GLP regulated environment, laboratory manufacturing, Sage/ERP systems or product fulfilment would be advantageous, but isn't essential.
What we offer
- Up to £28,000 salary, depending on experience
- Up to 8% non-contractual bonus scheme
- 35-hour working week
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Company sick pay
- Company-funded social and team events
- Employee referral scheme
- Training and support to develop your skills within the role
Location and right to work
This is a fully on-site laboratory role based in Newcastle upon Tyne and is not suitable for remote or hybrid working. Applicants should therefore already live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Newcastle site.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship for this role.
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future for this role?
- This role is fully on-site at our Newcastle upon Tyne laboratory. Are you currently able to commute reliably to our site for your contracted working hours?
- Do you have practical experience working within a laboratory or scientific environment?
- Please briefly describe your laboratory experience, including any experience you might have with histology, embedding, microtomy, laboratory production/manufacturing or working within a regulated environment.
Work Location: In person
