Laboratory Technician (Process Development)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team and undertake a variety of key laboratory activities. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the on-time delivery of manufactured products and investigation projects, maintaining accurate records in line with our IDS Quality System, and supporting the calibration and testing of laboratory equipment. Your responsibilities will also include managing stock records, ensuring compliance with biohazard rules, and assisting in the development of procedures for new products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a laboratory environment.

Principal Accountabilities 

• Support seamless manufacturing - complete manufacture processes using column chromatography, prepare buffers and perform ELISA testing delivering quality products.
• Perform lab activities – Carry out essential tasks to support efficient manufacturing processes.
• Ensure on-time product delivery – Assist in manufacturing and investigation projects to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records – Keep detailed and compliant documentation in line with quality standards.
• Support equipment calibration – Help test and calibrate lab equipment to maintain precision and reliability.
• Manage lab stocks – Monitor and maintain stock levels to ensure availability of critical materials.
• Ensure compliance – Follow IDS Quality System guidelines and uphold biohazard safety standards.
• Inspect incoming materials – Conduct physical checks on materials for the Product Development team.
• Assist with documentation – Help draft procedures and reports for new product development.
• Uphold safety standards – Take responsibility for health and safety, protecting yourself and colleagues.

Qualifications:

• BSc in a scientific field

OR

• Level 3 qualification / Apprenticeship in science supplemented with work experience in a laboratory environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong laboratory skills – Confident in pipetting, operating lab equipment, and calibrating machinery.
• Knowledge of biochemical methods – Familiar with key techniques and technologies relevant to the role.
• Effective communicator – Able to clearly share ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and document work accurately
• Organised and efficient – Skilled in time management and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• Curious and analytical mindset – A problem-solver with a keen interest in learning and improving processes.
• Independent yet team-oriented – Capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision while contributing to a team.
• Computer Literate – Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in data interpretation and analysis.

Experience

• Laboratory experience (via studies or work experience) is essential 
• Previous experience with biomolecules desirable
• Previous experience working to cGMP standards desirable

Our Values

• Embrace the unknown - every big idea starts with a bold, fundamental question: What If?
• Passion for people - our people are our greatest asset and fuel our success in service of humanity.
• Collaborate for success - we put team before self to achieve the unexpected with transparency, accountability and integrity.
• Partner with purpose - we inspire new paths with customers to accelerate positive outcomes.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays. In addition, we offer a holiday purchase scheme where employees can purchase a further 5 days.
• Enhanced private company pension, IDS contribute up to 5% of your annual salary.
• Should you wish to opt into private healthcare, IDS will pay 50% of your healthcare cover for either single or family plans.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Platform, providing you and your family with access to wellbeing resources and therapy, as well as retailer discounts.
• Life insurance at 2x your annual salary.
• Hybrid working
• Sports and social club - a subsidised membership scheme offering four fun activities each year (go-karting, abseiling, meals out, comedy club, cinema etc)
• Benefit from our Skillsoft learning and development platform, offering a wide range of modules to tailor your personal growth
• Free on-site parking
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Complementary tea, coffee, fruit and season treats

We are committed to supporting your career development and offer a number of incentives and rewards to recognise your contributions:

• Reward of £500 for successfully referring a friend to IDS
• Living our values award recognises and rewards those who demonstrate exemplary behaviours which support our core values.
• All ideas matter award encourages and rewards employees to be creative and put forward new ideas. Successful ideas are generously rewarded.

Diversity, equality and inclusion is really important to us and we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can truly be themselves and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to IDS.