Laboratory Technician

QC Analyst | Maidstone | On-site Salary: £33,000 – £49,600 + benefits We're recruiting a QC Analyst for an established diagnostics and biopharma manufacturer based in Maidstone, Kent. This is a hands-on QC laboratory role, testing raw materials, in-process materials and finished products, alongside calibration and a working knowledge of Data Integrity and Computer System Validation. What you'll be doing: * Lab-based testing and calibration of raw materials, in-process materials and finished goods * Applying Data Integrity (DI) and Computer System Validation (CSV) principles * Learning and understanding new equipment and software, not just following a method * Acting as a go-to for junior colleagues day to day, without formal line management responsibility * Putting together and delivering presentations What we're looking for: * A genuine interest in microbiology — not a food industry background * Working knowledge of DI/CSV principles * Comfortable presenting and communicating clearly at different levels Benefits include: * Private medical insurance, with family options * Pension matched up to 10% * Life assurance at 6x salary * 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays * Income Replacement Insurance * 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme * 5 days' paid volunteering leave * Enhanced parental leave * Professional fees reimbursed at manager discretion This is a fully on-site role. Own transport is essential — public transport links are limited. No visa sponsorship; relocation support only considered for an exceptional candidate. Apply now or get in touch to find out more