Laboratory Equipment Technician
6 days ago
Newton Aycliffe
Laboratory Equipment Technician Newton Aycliffe Salary : £30-£40k per annum (£16.00 - £20ph) Temporary Ongoing Permanent Be part of a world-class team advancing respiratory protection technology. Join Our Team We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Equipment Technician to support the testing and development of respiratory protective products in line with European EN standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialised laboratory environment, working with advanced equipment and contributing to the safety and performance of life-saving products. You'll play a key role in specifying, installing, validating, and maintaining laboratory test equipment while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 quality and accreditation standards. What You'll Be DoingEquipment Specification & Procurement • Review relevant EN standards to determine testing and equipment requirements, • Specify suitable laboratory equipment and prepare detailed URS documentation, • Liaise with suppliers and support the procurement processInstallation & Commissioning, • Install and commission new laboratory equipment, • Verify equipment performance against specifications, • Produce clear documentation for installation and commissioning activities Test Method Development & Validation, • Develop and document test methods for EN standard compliance, • Perform method validation (accuracy, repeatability, suitability), • Maintain records and technical documentationTraining & Technical Support, • Train laboratory technicians on equipment operation and test procedures, • Create work instructions, SOPs and training materials, • Provide troubleshooting and technical assistanceEquipment Maintenance & Calibration, • Maintain, service and repair laboratory equipment, • Manage preventative maintenance schedules, • Carry out calibration and oversee external calibration services, • Maintain calibration, service and maintenance recordsQuality & Compliance, • Ensure equipment adheres to ISO 9001 QMS requirements, • Support ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation compliance, • Maintain quality documentation and follow internal proceduresTeam Collaboration, • Work closely with laboratory staff, engineers and the Quality Manager, • Communicate equipment status, downtime and capability, • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the laboratoryWhat We're Looking ForEssential Requirements, • Technical qualification (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent) in engineering, physics, instrumentation, or similar, • Hands-on experience with laboratory or test equipment, • Ability to interpret technical standards and specificationsDesirable Skills, • Experience in respiratory protective equipment testing or related EN standards, • Background in test method development and validation, • Knowledge of writing User Requirement Specifications (URS), • Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 environmentsWhy Join Us?, • Work with advanced laboratory technology, • Be part of a team that plays a critical role in product safety and regulatory compliance, • Opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career, and work with industry-leading professionals Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser