CY Partners
Laboratory Operations Scientist

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Laboratory Operations Scientist
CY Partners are supporting an innovative and growing life sciences organisation in the North East in the search for a Laboratory Operations Scientist to join their team on an initial 12-month contract.
This is a great opportunity for a scientifically minded laboratory professional to join a regulated, quality-driven environment, where they will play an important role in supporting day-to-day laboratory operations and the delivery of key technical activities.
The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of operational and laboratory-based responsibilities, helping to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with relevant quality standards. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in high-quality laboratory practice, and is keen to be part of a collaborative technical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of routine laboratory activities
- Carry out a range of sample handling and processing tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and to agreed timelines
- Assist with quality control and stability study activities, including sample preparation, storage, scanning, shipping and archiving
- Maintain clear, accurate and traceable laboratory documentation to support compliance and data integrity
- Work in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements and regulated working practices
- Support laboratory readiness through routine maintenance, housekeeping and equipment checks
- Assist with stock control and internal or external ordering where required
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities and support wider technical or cross-functional projects where needed
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Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates with prior laboratory experience and a strong appreciation for quality, accuracy and teamwork. To be successful, you should be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience working in a laboratory environment
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to following processes
- The ability to work efficiently with a moderate level of supervision
- Experience working within a regulated environment would be highly advantageous
- A scientific degree in Biomedical Sciences or related subject
- Candidates with additional experience in laboratory techniques, sample-based workflows or quality-led environments will be of particular interest.


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The Opportunity
This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking life sciences organisation offering a varied laboratory role within a supportive and collaborative team. You will gain valuable experience in a highly regulated setting and play an important role in supporting laboratory operations across a range of business-critical activities.
For more information, or to discuss your suitability in confidence, please apply via CY Partners.
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